Title :
Daytime tropospheric water vapor profile measurements by Raman lidar
Author :
Bisson, Scott E. ; Goldsmith, J.E.M.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Livermore, CA, USA
Abstract :
Describe a high performance Raman lidar system capable of both nighttime and daytime operation. The key elements of this system are a narrow-band, dual field-of-view detection system, fast photon counters and a high average power excimer laser. This system has been used to measure daytime water vapor profiles up to 5 km with high spatial (75-150 m) and high temporal (10 min) resolution. The authors discuss this system and a novel method for calibration
Keywords :
Raman lasers; atmospheric humidity; atmospheric measuring apparatus; atmospheric techniques; humidity measurement; optical radar; remote sensing; remote sensing by laser beam; troposphere; 0.001 to 5 km; H2O; Raman lidar; atmosphere; calibration; daytime troposphere; dual field-of-view detection system; excimer laser; fast photon counters; humidity; laser beam remote sensing; lidar method; measurement technique; meteorology; vertical profile; water vapor; water vapour; Atmospheric measurements; Clouds; Earth; Laser beams; Laser radar; Laser tuning; Narrowband; Nitrogen; Optical pulses; Optical receivers;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 1996. IGARSS '96. 'Remote Sensing for a Sustainable Future.', International
Conference_Location :
Lincoln, NE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3068-4
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1996.516444
