title: Aerosol backscattering profiles at lambda = 10.6 mum.
abstract: A systematic program of observing atmospheric backscatter beta profiles from 4 to 16-km above sea level is described. Initial monthly averages indicating a lognormal distribution are presented. Cirrus prevalence, volcanic layers in the stratosphere, diurnal effects, convection, calibration, and absorption effects are discussed as well.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Post
authors.forename: F F
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Richter
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Lawrence