3 Micron PMC Channel

Channel
Band
Target
Center Wavelength (microns)
Band Limits, FWHM (1/cm)
Interferring Species
5
9
PMC strong
3.06
3233 - 3295 H2O, CH4,  PMC
10
PMC weak
3.12
3106 - 3172 H2O, CH4, PMC

Transmision spectra calculated for CO2,  CH4,  H2O,  and PMCs 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.