IAA authors:
López-Puertas, M.;Zaragoza, G.;López-Valverde, M.Á.
Authors:
López-Puertas M., Zaragoza G., López-Valverde M.Á., Taylor F.W.
Journal:
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
Abstract:
An update of the CO<inf>2</inf> non local theromodynamic equilibrium (LTE) radiative transfer model of Lopez-Puertas et al. [1986a,b] is presented. The major improvements are (1) a revision of the modified Curtis matrix method; (2) a significant extension of the CO<inf>2</inf> vibrational levels and bands (the current version includes 76 states and 129 transitions); and (3) a revision of the excitation mechanisms and collisional parameters. The major differences with previous results are discussed.