LIMS References

Some pointers to additional information about the Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere (LIMS).



  1. Bailey, P.L., and J.C. Gille, 1986. 'The Inversion of Limb Radiance Measurements - An Operational Algorithm.' J. Geophys. Res. 91:2757-2774.

  2. GSFC, 1978. The Nimbus-7 Users Guide. NASA/GSFC. Greenbelt, Maryland.

  3. Haggard, K.V., et al., 1986. 'Description of Data on the Nimbus 7 LIMS Map Archival Tape: Temperature and Geopotential Height'. NASA Technical Paper 2553.

  4. NOPS Tape Specification - T564021. Rev.E, July 1981. NASA/GSFC (sent as part of the data information packet).

  5. Remsberg, E.E., et al., 1986. 'Description of Data on the Nimbus 7 LIMS Map Archival Tape : Ozone and Nitric Acid'. NASA Technical Paper 2625.

  6. Russell, J.M., J.C. Gille, E.E. Remsberg, L.L. Gordley, P.L. Bailey, H. Fisher, A. Girard, S.R. Drayson, W.F.J. Evans and J.E. Harries, 1984. 'Validation of Water Vapour Results Measured by the LImb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere (LIMS) experiment on Nimbus-7.' J. Geophys. Res. 89:5115-5124.

  7. Russell, J.A.,III, S. Solomon, M.P. McCormick, A.J. Miller, J.J. Barnett, R.L.Jones, and D.W. Rusch, September 1986. 'Middle Atmosphere Composition Revealed by Satellite Observations.' Mid. Atmos. Prog. 22:1-302.