Methane Channel
Channel
 Band
 Target
 Center Wavelength (microns)
 Band Limits, FWHM (1/cm)
 Interferring Species
6
 11
 CH4 strong
 3.38
 2922 - 2989 H2O, O3,  PMC
12
 CH4 weak
 3.48
 2846 - 2903 H2O, O3, 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.