Laser remote sensing techniquesThe properties and advantages of remote sensing lasers are discussed. The theory of nonresonant techniques, which is based on the lidar equation and elastic backscatter, and their applications to aerosol and meteorological parameters are examined. The characteristics and applications of the differential absorption lidar technique, the fluorescence technique, and Raman scattering are described. The use of a laser heterodyne radiometer and fiber optics for remote sensing is studied. Future developments in the field of remote sensing, in particular the improvement of laser sources, the fabrication of compact remote sensing instruments, and space-borne applications for lidar, are considered.
Document ID
19870047432
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Grant, William B. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)