The Construction and Application of Effective Coefficient for Aerosol Size Distribution

  • Lin, Tang-Huang (Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, NCU) ;
  • Liu, Gin-Rong (Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, NCU) ;
  • Chen, A.J. (Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, NCU)
  • Published : 2003.11.03

Abstract

Due to the fact that the composition and variability of aerosols is considered rather complex, it is difficult to employ a simple and straightforward physical model in calculating the aerosol size distribution in the absence of actual data. This complicates the already difficult retrieval of various atmospheric parameters from remotely sensed data. Thus, the main purpose of this study is trying to find an effective aerosol size coefficient that is stable, and can depict the particle size distribution. This paper also attempts to construct an 'effective aerosol size coefficient' database for each respective season, where it can quickly and effectively supply pertinent information of the atmosphere's opacity.

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