Validation of GOME polarization measurements by method of limiting atmospheres

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 110, Issue 7, 2005, Pages 1-11

  Krijger, J M ^a   Tanzi, C P ^a   Aben, I ^a   Paul, F ^a  

^a SRON NETHERLANDS INSTITUTE FOR SPACE RESEARCH   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ATMOSPHERE; OPTICAL PROPERTY; POLARIZATION;

LAMBERTIA;

EID: 27244438083     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2004JD005184     Document Type: Article

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