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Fundamental Research on Atmospheric Spectroscopy

Fourier transform spectrometer (FTS) for atmospheric observation installed at the Climate Change Research Hall of NIES. The FTS measures the sunlight absorbed by carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere with the solar tracker and mirror placed on the rooftop which direct sunlight into the FTS.

From the spectroscopic point of view, related fundamental research is being conducted with the aim of contributing to improve precision and accuracy of atmospheric spectroscopic remote sensing. More specifically, such research includes: (1) Understanding of research trends for spectroscopic parameters, and measurement, analysis, and evaluation of spectroscopic parameters; (2) Operation of atmospheric observation instruments such as ground-based Fourier transform spectrometer, data analysis, and study based on the analysis results; and (3) Investigation, development, testing, and comparative observation for methods effective in spectroscopic remote sensing and in-situ measurement, and actual observation.

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