Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation: 2nd Edition

Author: (USA) Guonan Liao
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This second edition of the book has undergone extensive revisions based on the original version, focusing on fundamental theoretical research, an understanding of physical processes, and quantitative analysis of the interactions between solar and Earth radiation, and molecular, aerosol, and cloud particle interactions in planetary atmospheres using radiative transfer theory and observational data from ground-based, airborne, and space-based radiometers. The second edition includes approximately 70% new content and largely follows the chapter structure of the first edition, with significant revisions and supplements added. New content includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: k-distribution methods for infrared radiative transfer, light scattering by ice crystals and non-spherical aerosols, and new topics in radiative transfer that are not covered in the standard plane-parallel atmospheric assumptions. Reading the new edition will help readers quickly advance to the forefront of modern atmospheric radiology while mastering the basic theories. Each chapter includes exercises and a list of recommended reference books. An index of terms is provided at the end of the book for easy reference. The original publisher, Academic Press, USA, has also published the solutions to the book's exercises, but they are only available to instructors in universities. If needed, our meteorological publishing house can assist in making contact. This book is particularly suitable for undergraduate and graduate students studying atmospheric science, as well as researchers working in atmospheric radiation, climate, and satellite remote sensing. It also holds considerable reference value for researchers in planetary exploration, electromagnetic wave scattering and propagation, optics, geophysics, and ecology.