54. Heidelberger Physik Graduiertentage

Atmospheric remote sensing techniques provide information on atmospheric constitutents (trace gases, aerosols, clouds) and meteorological quantities at different spatial scales. Especially satellite remote sensing observations are indispensible for weather forecast, monitoring of air pollution and climate change and for an integral understanding of the earth system.

 

This course starts with a historic overview on atmospheric remote sensing, followed by an introdution of the physical processes relevant for remote sensing in different spectral ranges. Then examples of important atmospheric discoveries based on remote sensing measurements are presented and discussed in detail. Finally, ground based remote sensing measurements of atmospheric trace gases are carried out and are analysed together with the participants of the course.