Nitric Oxide Channel
Channel
 Band
 Target
 Center Wavelength (microns)
 Band Limits, FWHM (1/cm)
 Interferring Species
8
 15
 NO weak
 5.01
 1979 - 2017 H2O, O3, CO2, PMC
16
 NO strong
 5.32
 1853 - 1910 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.