2.8 micron CO2 Channel
Channel
 Band
 Target
 Center Wavelength (microns)
 Band Limits, FWHM (1/cm)
 Interferring Species
4
 7
 CO2 strong
 2.79
 3555 - 3626 H2O, PMC
8
 CO2 weak
 2.94
 3369 - 3436 H2O, PMC

Transmision spectra calculated for CO2,  CH4,  H2O,  and PMCs in the 2.8 micron region using a climatological atmosphere for 60 degrees N latitude during summer.


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