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NOAA 4 Wavelength Nephelometer
Organization(s):

NOAA logo National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL)


What does this program measure?

The four-wavelength nephelometer (below) measures at 450, 550, 700, and 850 nm and has a 45 minute 1/e response time.

Old NOAA 4-Wavelength Nephalometer at Mauna Loa


How does this program work?


Why is this research important?


Are there any trends in the data?


How does this program fit into the big picture?
What is it's role in global climate change?


Comments and References

This project is no longer active.
Lead Investigator(s):

none
MLO Contact(s):

Dr. John E Barnes
808-933-6965 (x222)


Web Site(s)

not applicable


Date Started

RETIRED
Related Programs

Air Quality Control
Retired


Photographs:

see inset photo