Remote sensing of NO2
SCIAMACHY measurement modes
Choose the correct options
About this exercise type...

Which diagram best represents nadir mode scanning in SCIAMACHY?

Which diagram best represents limb mode scanning in SCIAMACHY?

Which radiation sources does nadir mode scanning mainly measure?

Direct solar radiation in the line of sight.

Solar radiation that has been scattered in the atmosphere into the line of sight.

Solar radiation that has been scattered or reflected from the surface into the line of sight.

Which radiation sources does limb mode scanning mainly measure?

Direct solar radiation in the line of sight.

Solar radiation that has been scattered in the atmosphere into the line of sight.

Solar radiation that has been scattered or reflected from the surface into the line of sight.

Which radiation sources does occultation mode scanning mainly measure?

Direct solar radiation in the line of sight.

Solar radiation that has been scattered in the atmosphere into the line of sight.

Solar radiation that has been scattered or reflected from the surface into the line of sight.

Top of page