The Effects of Multiple Scattering on Backscatter Lidar Measurements in Fogs.
Abstract
Monte Carlo calculations were run to determine the effect of multiple scattering in the atmosphere on the return signal measured by a Mark VIII ruby lidar system for fogs with meteorological ranges of 80, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 2100 meters. The multiple scattering calculations were made using the TPART-3 Monte Carlo procedure which treats time-dependent light scattering in the atmosphere for collimated sources and receivers. The TPART-3 procedure is described and the results of calculations run to determine time-dependent single and multiple scattered fluxes at the receiver for a ruby lidar are presented for fogs with meteorological ranges between 80 and 2100 meters. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0781801
Entities
People
- Dave G. Collins
- Michael B. Wells
- Wolfram G. Blattner