Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/Z/S/2002/00906
High-resolution observations of clouds through limb sounding.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor JJ Remedios, University of Leicester, Physics and Astronomy
- Grant held at:
- University of Leicester, Physics and Astronomy
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Stratospheric Processes
- Tropospheric Processes
- Technol. for Environ. Appl.
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The first infra-red limb sounding data from the MIPAS instrument on ENVISAT are providing unprecedented high spectral resolution information on cloud signatures. These enable a unique view of clouds with consequent need for new analysis techniques ('algorithms') delivering products for cloud detection, cloud height/location, cloud composition, and particle parameters. This study will formulate these new analyses through direct analysis and forward modelling of MIPAS spectra, particularly for cirrus ice particles and polar stratospheric clouds. Results will then be employed to focus on a more advanced concept for a limb cloud imager with high vertical resolution which will be promoted as an instrument for future ESA missions.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/Z/S/2002/00906
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- New Observing Techniques
This grant award has a total value of £84,730
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3,872 | £52,181 | £1,834 | £2,841 | £24,003 |
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