Atmospheric Transmittance Venus?

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The discussion centers on the search for atmospheric transmittance data for Venus, specifically in the C-band. A participant suggests comparing the absorption spectra of Earth's atmosphere with that of Venus to derive the transmittance. However, the original poster clarifies they are specifically looking for a transmittance or opacity plot rather than reflected spectrum data. A link to a relevant Venus spectrum from ESA is provided, but it does not meet the original request. The conversation highlights the challenge of finding specific atmospheric data for Venus.
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Hi guys this is my first post! I've been trying to find a plot of the atmospheric transmittance of Venus but I've had no luck. I'm particularly interested in the C-band transmittance. Thanks for any information you have!
 
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Sorry your first post took three days to get an answer! Can you not just look up the absorbtion spectrum for the Earth's atmosphere and compare that to Venus' spectrum? Subtract one from the other type of thing? Venus is just reflected sunlight with some absorbtion lines, etc...

Perhaps this might help: http://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2009/07/Venus_spectra_from_SCIAMACHY

Is that what you're looking for?
 

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