Water Vapor Channel


Channel
Band
Target
Center Wavelength (microns)
Band Limits, FWHM (1/cm)
Interferring Species
3
5
H2O weak
2.46
4020 - 4106 CO2, CH4, PMC
6
H2O strong
2.62
3783 - 3858 CO2, CH4, PMC



Transmision spectra calculated using a climatological atmosphere for 60 degrees N latitude during summer.  Band locations are indicated. 


Simulated transmission profiles for the absorbing and non-absorbing bands based on a climatological atmosphere for 60N during summer.  Diamonds indicate negative differences.