Title :
Ground-based remote profiling in atmospheric studies: an overview
Author :
Clifford, Steven F. ; Kaimal, J. Chandran ; Lataitis, Richard J. ; Strauch, Richard G.
Author_Institution :
Environ. Technol. Lab., NOAA, Boulder, CO, USA
fDate :
3/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Over the last 25 years, ground-based remote profiling has found increasing applications in atmospheric studies where its high vertical and temporal resolution and extended vertical coverage are giving scientists a clearer understanding of atmospheric processes in the troposphere. The authors describe the current status of techniques for vertical profiling of mean wind speeds, temperature, and humidity, and discuss options for combining them
Keywords :
acoustic applications; atmospheric humidity; atmospheric techniques; atmospheric temperature; humidity measurement; optical radar; remote sensing; remote sensing by radar; reviews; temperature measurement; velocity measurement; wind power; Doppler lidar; Doppler radar; Doppler sodar; acoustics; atmospheric studies; boundary layer; ground-based remote profiling; humidity; mean wind speeds; microwave profiling; stratosphere; temperature; temporal resolution; troposphere; vertical resolution; Humidity; Ocean temperature; Radar tracking; Remote sensing; Spatial resolution; Temperature sensors; Terrestrial atmosphere; Weather forecasting; Wind forecasting; Wind speed;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
