An Analysis of LIDAR Atmospheric Remote Sensing
Abstract
The analysis of scattered electromagnetic radiation is examined in terms of Mie theory establishing the detailed form for the scattering functions. These parameters are used to define the criterion whereby the composition and number densities of an atmospheric aerosol population may be assessed. Laser radar, or LIDAR, is the proposed remote sensing device and the governing system equations are developed. The problem of data inversion is surveyed with emphasis on smoothing methods, statistical analyses, and iterative techniques. A discussion of the numerical stability of the solution is also presented. On the basis of the Mie model, inversion of the data provided by the LIDAR probe is given as a rationale to effect an estimate of the true particle number distribution function in an atmospheric cell.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA092573
Entities
People
- Dale Robert Hamon
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School