Spaceborne lidar system for measurements of atmospheric water vapor and aerosolsThe inclusion of a differential absorption lidar (DIAL) system as part of the NASA Earth Observing System (EOS) is proposed. Functioning at 720 nm, the DIAL could provide atmospheric water vapor profiles in the troposphere and stratosphere, and provide data for characterizing the physical properties of clouds. The use of frequency doubling of the laser could also open a window on the 355 nm region, and thereby molecular density and temperature profiles. The date would be of use in studies of the global hydrological cycle, the global radiation balance, climate, meteorology, and atmospheric structure and transport phenomena.
Document ID
19860028193
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Browell, E. V. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Ismail, S. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Mccormick, M. P. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Swissler, T. J. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)