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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-16-4667-2023
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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-16-4667-2023
© Author(s) 2023. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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Research article
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12 Oct 2023
Research article |
| 12 Oct 2023
| 12 Oct 2023
Spectral aerosol optical depth from SI-traceable spectral solar irradiance measurements
Julian Gröbner
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos, World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC), Davos Dorf, Switzerland
Natalia Kouremeti
Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos, World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC), Davos Dorf, Switzerland
Gregor Hülsen
Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos, World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC), Davos Dorf, Switzerland
Ralf Zuber
Gigahertz Optik GmbH, Türkenfeld, Germany
Mario Ribnitzky
Gigahertz Optik GmbH, Türkenfeld, Germany
Saulius Nevas
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Braunschweig, Germany
Peter Sperfeld
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Braunschweig, Germany
Kerstin Schwind
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Braunschweig, Germany
Philipp Schneider
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Braunschweig, Germany
Stelios Kazadzis
Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos, World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC), Davos Dorf, Switzerland
África Barreto
Izaña Atmospheric Research Center (IARC), State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Tom Gardiner
National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington, UK
Kavitha Mottungan
National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington, UK
David Medland
National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington, UK
Marc Coleman
National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington, UK
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Short summary
Spectral solar irradiance measurements traceable to the International System of Units (SI) allow for intercomparability between instruments and for their validation according to metrological standards. Here we also validate and reduce the uncertainties of the top-of-atmosphere TSIS-1 Hybrid Solar Reference Spectrum (HSRS). The management of large networks, e.g. AERONET or GAW-PFR, will benefit from reducing logistical overhead, improving their resilience and achieving metrological traceability.
Spectral solar irradiance measurements traceable to the International System of Units (SI) allow...
