Atmospheric Horizontal-Inhomogeneity Effects on the Optical Depths Determined by the Double-Elevation-Angle Lidar Technique

Abstract

This report considers the proposals of dual, or multiple, elevation- angle lidar measurements to determine integrated extinction, or optical depth, in the vertical. Atmospheric conditions have to be horizontally homogeneous for this to be a usable technique. Additionally, the ratio of backscatter coefficient to extinction coefficient must be constant over the height range of interest. The results indicate that this is not a usable technique, since the atmosphere is not sufficiently horizontally homogeneous.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA212836

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  • Merle R. Paulson

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