The Determination of Macro- and Microphysical Characteristics of Aerosol Spatial Inhomogeneities in the Lower Part of the Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer from the Backscattered Lidar Signal (the Direct and Inverse Problem)

Abstract

The present work is concentrated on studying the aerosol spatial and temporal structure in LP MABL with the use of the database of the unique complex Hawaii experiment SEAS (Shoreline Environment Aerosol Study). By performing a simultaneous analysis of SEAS lidar and nephelometer observations, direct measurements of the aerosol particle size distribution (APSD), and environmental data, and by interpreting the results in terms of the aerosol optical properties, we seek a thorough understanding of the radiative transmittance in LP MABL.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA396869

Entities

People

  • Ilin G. Zolotov
  • Kusiel S. Shifrin

Organizations

  • Oregon State University

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Attenuation
  • Boundary Layer
  • Classification
  • Data Sets
  • Experimental Data
  • Inverse Problems
  • Measurement
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Security
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Coastal Oceanography