Remotely Measuring Turbulent Coastal Atmospheres
Abstract
In April and May 2006, personnel from the Remote Sensing Division conducted joint measurements with Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) personnel in testing the capabilities of a recently developed eye-safe lidar that tracks the movement of large aerosol structures (Fig. 5). The test was conducted at Point Sur, CA, a rugged coastal region 30 km south of Monterey, CA, noted for high winds. In coastal areas where winds and large shoaling waves make in situ measurements difficult, scanning lidars represent a powerful tool for remotely measuring the winds and visualizing the airflow.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA518227
Entities
People
- B. P. Michael
- G. M. Frick
- Richard J. Lind
- W. P. Hooper
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory