Additional development of remote sensing techniques for observing morphology, microphysics, and radiative properties of clouds and tests using a new, robust CO{sub 2} lidar. Final report
A three-year project with a goal of advancing CO{sub 2} lidar technology and measurement techniques for cloud studies was successfully completed. An eyesafe, infrared lidar with good sensitivity and improved Doppler accuracy was designed, constructed, and demonstrated. Dual-wavelength operation was achieved. A major leap forward in robustness was demonstrated. CO{sub 2} lidars were operated as part of two Intensive Operations Periods at the Southern Great Plains CART site. The first used an older lidar and was intended primarily for measurement technique development. The second used the new lidar and was primarily a demonstration and evaluation of its performance. Progress was demonstrated in the development, evaluation, and application of measurement techniques using CO{sub 2} lidar.
- Research Organization:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency, Environmental Technology Lab., Boulder, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AI03-94ER61760
- OSTI ID:
- 666237
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/61760-T2; ON: DE99000054; TRN: AHC29819%%397
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 28 Sep 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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