Retrieval of Cirrus Cloud Radiative and Backscattering Properties Using Combined Lidar and Infrared Radiometer (LIRAD) Measurements
Journal Article
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· Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 18(10):1658-1673
A method for retrieval of cirrus macrophysical and radiative properties using combined ruby lidar and infrared radiometer measurements is explained in detail. The retrieval algorithm includes estimation of a variable backscatter-to-extinction ratio for each lidar profile, which accounts for changes in cloud microphysical properties with time. The technique also utilizes a correlated K distribution radiative transfer model,where absorption coefficients K have been tabulated specifically for the bandwidth and filter function of the infrared radiometer. The radiative transfer model allows for estimation of infrared emission due to atmospheric water vapor,ozone,and carbon dioxide, which is essential for deriving cirrus radiative properties. Also described is an improved technique for estimation of upwelling IR radiation that is emitted by the surface of the earth and reflected by the cloud into the radiometer field-of-view. Derived cirrus cloud properties include base and top height and temperature, visible optical depth, emittance, backscatter-to-extinction ratio, and extinction-to-absorption ratio. The purpose of this algorithm is to facilitate the analysis of the extensive high-cloud dataset obtained at the University of Utah, Facility for Atmospheric Remote Sensing in Salt Lake City, UT. To illustrate the method, a cirrus case study is presented.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 15010068
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-37357; KP1201030
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 18(10):1658-1673, Journal Name: Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 18(10):1658-1673
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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