Components of an Atmospheric Lidar System.
Abstract
A wavelength meter and a doppler interferometric detector were developed to use with a lidar for measurements of atmospheric temperature and wind. These high spectral resolution instruments are used to measure the laser output line width and the backscatter wavelength shift. The sodium resonance lines are used to measure atmospheric structure properties in the 80 to 110 km altitude range. In this region, meteoric debris enters the earths upper atmosphere and forms a layer of dust with many species in atomic form. Sodium resonance line components can be used to find the temperature from line broadening and the doppler velocity can be measured to measure the wind. The instruments which have been prepared are to assist in that research development. Keywords: Interferometers; Sodium resonance; Atmospheric structure properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA193366
Entities
People
- David Rees
Organizations
- University College London