Abstract
Abstract The Atmospheric Emitted Radiance Interferometer (AERI) is a well-calibrated ground-based instrument that measures high-resolution atmospheric emitted radiances from the atmosphere. The spectral resolution of the instrument is better than one wavenumber between 3 and 18 μm within the infrared spectrum. The AERI instrument detects vertical and temporal changes of temperature and water vapor in the planetary boundary layer. Excellent agreement between radiosonde and AERI retrievals for a 6-month sample of coincident profiles is presented in this paper. In addition, a statistical seasonal analysis of retrieval and radiosonde differences is discussed. High temporal and moderate vertical resolution in the lowest 3 km of the atmosphere allows meteorologically important mesoscale features to be detected. AERI participation in the Department of Energy Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program at the Southern Great Plains Cloud and Radiation Testbed (SGP CART) has allowed development of a robust operationa...
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