Scattering and Polarization Measurements Using the PL/OPA Low Altitude Lidar

Abstract

This report describes the background theory, experimental techniques, and results of research relating to lidar polarization, scattering, and absorption effects using the GL/OP low altitude lidar system. The work, which is aimed at improving the understanding of lidar as a diagnostic tool for studying the atmosphere, has concentrated on understanding multiple scattering and scattering from irregularly shaped particles, and deducing the extinction coefficient from lidar data. We present results of polarization measurements in snow, Mie scattering calculations, extinction coefficient calculations and preliminary modeling of multiple scattering effects as applied to lidar experiments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 20, 1990
Accession Number
ADA238082

Entities

People

  • Richard C. Garner

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Differential Equations
  • Diffraction
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Low Altitude
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Mie Scattering
  • Optical Properties
  • Polarization
  • Radiative Transfer
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design