Contents

• Contents
• Introduction
• Radiative Transfer Equation
  • Definitions
  • Integral Equations
  • Exercises for Chapter 2
• Gaseous Absorption
  • Line Shape
• Narrow Band Models
  • Generic
  • Malkmus Model
  • Inhomogeneous Atmospheres
• Radiative Effects of Aerosols and Clouds
  • Single Scattering Properties
  • Effective Single Scattering Properties
  • Bulk Layer Single Scattering Properties
• Implementation in NCAR models
• Appendix
  • Gaussian Quadrature
  • Exponential Integrals
• Bibliography
• Index