Enhanced Clear Sky Brightness in the Vicinity of Clouds March 30, 2008 —
These images illustrate a study on the effect that atmospheric aerosols have on clouds and climate. NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Climate and Radiation Branch scientists have studied various aspects of this effect, including the problem of acc . . . [continued]
Retrieving thick cloud optical depth from space-borne lidar observations March 16, 2008 —
By emitting laser pulses and measuring the reflected signal, space-borne lidar systems, such as the Geoscience Laser Altimeter System (GLAS) aboard the Ice Cloud and Elevation Satellite (ICESat) spacecraft, provide vertical distribution of cloud and aeros . . . [continued]