On the twilight phenomenon of the green band

The twilight sky is usually characterized by the well-known reddish/orange colors close to the horizon and the blue colors above. However, in many cases, a green or greenish band forms between the blue and reddish parts of the sky, and it is essentially not documented in the literature. In this stud...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2023-01, Vol.62 (1), p.162
Main Authors: Lange, Anna, Rozanov, Alexei, von Savigny, Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airglow
Chromaticity
Color matching
Process parameters
Radiative transfer
Twilight glow
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Summary:The twilight sky is usually characterized by the well-known reddish/orange colors close to the horizon and the blue colors above. However, in many cases, a green or greenish band forms between the blue and reddish parts of the sky, and it is essentially not documented in the literature. In this study, the green band phenomenon is simulated using the radiative transfer model SCIATRAN and subsequent color modeling based on the CIE color matching functions and chromaticity values. Different parameters and processes that have a potential influence are investigated. In addition, a possible contribution by airglow emissions is discussed. The simulations show that it requires just the right intensities in the blue, green, and long-wave spectral regions to produce a green color. The total ozone column has the comparatively largest influence. This study is, to the best of our knowledge, the first detailed investigation of the green band phenomenon.
ISSN:1559-128X
2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/AO.476520