Satellite based measurements / techniques
EDUSPACE - ESA school platform Europe seen from space, satellite observation, image processing ... the page explains how the Earth is observed from space
Earth from space Database of photos and information seeing the Earth from space (NASA)
Interaction of radiation and matter What are electromagnetic waves and what do they do with molecules? (ESPERE)
Investigation of the upper atmosphere What technologies are available? A short introduction into aircraft and balloon measurements, LIDAR, RADAR and satellite techniques (ESPERE)
Light, atmosphere and climate
Radiation, atmosphere and greenhouse What happens when light passes through the atmosphere? A short introduction to the radiation system of the Earth on an easily understandable level. Discussion of solar radiation, infrared back-radiation of the Earth and energy exchange (ESPERE).
Albedo and Reflection An introduction to the albedo and light which is either absorbed or sent back from our planet as well as to its role in our climate system (ESPERE).
Colours, prism and rainbow One of the most beautiful natural examples for splitting up white light into colours is the rainbow. This page explains how the colours are formed in raindrops. (ESPERE)
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