Addresses the fundamental study and quantitative measurement of the interactions of solar and terrestrial radiation with molecules, aerosols, and cloud particles in planetary atmospheres. This book includes over 170 illustrations to complement the concise description of each subject, numerous exampl...

Addresses the fundamental study and quantitative measurement of the interactions of solar and terrestrial radiation with molecules, aerosols, and cloud particles in planetary atmospheres. This book includes over 170 illustrations to complement the concise description of each subject, numerous examples and exercises at the end of each chapter.