Scattering of UV and visible solar radiation in the atmosphere at dry and hydrated aerosol particles with various origins for various altitudes in the mesopause

This paper discusses the results of theoretical studies of the condensation of atmospheric moisture on aerosol particles in the region of the mesopaus e and the process of scattering of solar radiation by dry and hydrated part icles of various sizes at different altitudes in various regions of the spe ctrum. The results of the calculations are in satisfactory agreement with t he corresponding data of an experiment carried out in 1988 on board the Mir Space Station. (C) 2001 The Optical Society of America.