4 Micron CO2 Channel
Channel
 Band
 Target
 Center Wavelength (microns)
 Band Limits, FWHM (1/cm)
 Interferring Species
7
 13
 CO2 strong
 4.32
 2259 - 2370 H2O, O3, CO2, PMC
14
 CO2 weak
 4.65
 2122 - 2183 H2O, O3, CO2, 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.