Microwave radiometer to retrieve temperature profiles from the surface to the stratopause

TEMPERA (TEMPERature RAdiometer) is a new ground-based radiometer which measures in a frequency range from 51–57 GHz radiation emitted by the atmosphere. With this instrument it is possible to measure temperature profiles from ground to about 50 km. This is the first ground-based instrument with the...

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Main Authors: O. Stähli, A. Murk, N. Kämpfer, C. Mätzler, P. Eriksson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-09-01
Series:Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Online Access:http://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/6/2477/2013/amt-6-2477-2013.pdf