On the Analytical Inversion of Lidar Returns from an Inhomogeneous Atmosphere.
Abstract
A new analytical method is presented for extracting attenuation and backscatter coefficients in an inhomogeneous atmosphere from the return signal of a monostatic, single wavelength lidar system. The inversion method can be applied using only information contained in the signal itself and, in sharp contrast to a well known related analytical inversion method, it is relatively tolerant of various characteristic errors and uncertainties. Inversion examples for a variety of conditions are presented and discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA085922
Entities
People
- James D. Klett
Organizations
- New Mexico State University