DocumentCode :
350606
Title :
Analysis of the multiple scattering effects on clouds using Monte Carlo and depolarization lidar method
Author :
Cecilia, M. ; Galvez, M.C.D. ; Macatangay, R.C. ; Lim, I.B.T. ; Vallar, E.A.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Dept., De La Salle Univ., Manila, Philippines
Volume :
3
fYear :
1999
fDate :
Aug. 30 1999-Sept. 3 1999
Firstpage :
937
Abstract :
The paper discusses the importance of considering the effect of multiple scattering on lidar data. It is shown that a strong correlation exists between the Monte Carlo and depolarization lidar techniques. Both techniques also point out that the mean correction factor F~ depends on the penetration depth and that F~ approaches a limiting value as the penetration depth increases. The dependence of F~ with penetration depth must be considered in the lidar inversion process. Further studies are being performed to investigate the dependence of the correction factor on the wavelength of the incident radiation and on the size and composition of the particles.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; atmospheric light propagation; atmospheric techniques; clouds; light scattering; meteorological radar; optical radar; remote sensing by laser beam; Monte Carlo lidar method; clouds; composition; depolarization lidar method; incident radiation; lidar inversion; mean correction factor; multiple scattering effects; particle size; penetration depth; wavelength; Cloud computing; Distribution functions; Educational institutions; Extinction coefficients; Laser radar; Light scattering; Mie scattering; Monte Carlo methods; Particle scattering; Physics;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 1999. CLEO/Pacific Rim '99. The Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Seoul, South Korea
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5661-6
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.1999.817910
Filename :
817910
Link To Document :
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