Laser Doppler Radar for Remote Atmospheric Sounding
Abstract
Measurements have been made of the atmospheric velocity turbulence spectrum using a mobile, CO2, continuous wave, Doppler LIDAR system. The LIDAR was used in a heterodyne configuration with a 30 cm output optics to produce a conical scan. Velocity data from this scan were Fourier analyzed to obtain the velocity power density spectrum. The -5/3 power law of Kolmogorov was observed along with variations in total energy which could be correlated with storm activity. In addition, departures from the Kolmogorov spectrum were observed under some conditions. It is hoped that the total energy and departure from the -5/3 power law may prove useful in short-term meteorological forecasting.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA069092
Entities
People
- Albert V. Jelalian
- Charles A. Dimarzio
- Douglas W. Toomey
Organizations
- RTX