Enhancement of Capabilities in Education and Research Using Lidar and Other Techniques for Environmental Measurements
Abstract
The major goals of this work were to develop enhancements of capabilities in education and research using lidar and other techniques for environmental measurements through the procurement and implementation of a number of lidar and supporting instruments. The centerpiece is the addition of an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) to our existing large lidar that allows the measurement of a number of atmospheric gas profiles such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen and nitrogen dioxide. A nine-channel sun tracking-photometer for column measurements of aerosol and water vapor was procured and implemented. Two balloon systems were added for profiling temperature, water vapor, pressure, and winds along with ozone. Another instrument added was the ozone measuring spectrometer Pandora. Finally, a small lidar for atmospheric planetary boundary height and water vapor measurements is being completed. Ultimately, the above have enhanced Hampton Universitys Atmospheric Sciences Department development of a suite of atmospheric remote-sensing and in-situ instruments for an improved understanding of atmospheric processes and composition within the boundary layer and free troposphere over Hampton. Lastly, new Thesis (MS) and Dissertation (PhD) research will result.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 21, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1068594
Entities
People
- Michael P. Mccormick
Organizations
- Hampton University