An Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation

This Second Edition of An Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation has been extensively revised to address the basic problem of planetary atmospheres. It contains 70% new material, much of it. Liou's comprehensive treatment of students, academics, and researchers in atmospheric sciences, remote sensing, and climate modeling.

Key Features
* Balanced treatment of foundations and applications
* Includes over 170 illustrations to complement the concise description of each subject
* Numerous examples and hands-on exercises at the end of each chapter

Fundamentals of Radiation for Atmospheric Applications.
Solar Radiation at the Top of the Atmosphere.
Absorption and Scattering of Solar Radiation in the Atmosphere.
Thermal Infrared Radiation Transfer in the Atmosphere.
Light Scattering by Atmospheric Particulates.
Principles of Radiative Transfer in Planetary Atmospheres.
Application of Radiative Transfer Principles to Remote Sensing.
Radiation and Climate.