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Shot noise limited detection of OH using the technique of laser-induced fluorescenceNearly shot-noise limited detection of OH using the technique of laser-induced fluorescence is reported. A LIDAR configuration is used to excite fluoresence in a large volume and a narrow-bandwidth interference filter provides spectral discrimination. This arrangement alleviates the effect of ozone interference and facilitates image processing at relatively close distances. The detection limit is determined mainly by the short-noise of the solar background. Ground-based measurements in Dearborn indicate a detection limit of better than 1 x 10 to the 6th power OH/cubic cm over a forty-minute acquisition period. Under favorable conditions, a comparable detection limit was also observed for airborne measurements.
Document ID
19850033215
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bakalyar, D. M.
(Oakland University Rochester, MI, United States)
Davis, L. I., Jr.
(Oakland Univ. Rochester, MI, United States)
Guo, C.
(Oakland Univ. Rochester, MI, United States)
James, J. V.
(Oakland Univ. Rochester, MI, United States)
Wang, C. C.
(Ford Motor Co. Dearborn, MI, United States)
Kakos, S.
(Oakland Univ. Rochester, MI, United States)
Morris, P. T.
(Wayne State University Detroit, MI, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
November 15, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 23
ISSN: 0003-6935
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Accession Number
85A15366
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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