Lidar Measurement of Temperature: A New Approach.
Abstract
Lidar Measurement of Temperature: A New Approach.Technical rept.,Mason,James B. ;ECOM-5506DA-1-T-061102-B-53-A1-T-061102-B-53-A-19(*atmospheric temperature, measurement), optical radar, atmospheric sounding, absorption spectra, radar reflections, correlation techniquesremote sensing, measurement, temperature, tunable lasersIt is shown that the thermodynamic distribution of rotational states within a molecular absorption band of a gas can be probed by means of lidar differential absorption to obtain measurements of the gas temperature. A technique for exploiting this is described, and preliminary calculations indicate that although relatively weak absorptions are involved, sensitivities should be sufficient for profile measurements of temperature in the atmosphere. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767526
Entities
People
- James B. Mason
Organizations
- United States Army Communications-Electronics Command