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The polarization lidar technique for cloud research - A review and current assessmentThe development of the polarization lidar technique is reviewed, and the current capabilities and limitations of the technique for the cloud research are discussed. At present, polarization lidar is a key component of climate-research programs designed to characterize the properties of cirrus clouds and is an integral part of multiple remote-sensor studies of mixed-phase cloud systems such as winter mountain storms, making it possible to discriminate between cloud phases and to identify some particle types and orientations. Recent theoretical approaches involving ice crystal ray-tracing and cloud microphysical-model simulations are expected to increase the utility of the polarization lidar technique.
Document ID
19920037883
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Sassen, Kenneth
(Utah, University Salt Lake City, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: American Meteorological Society, Bulletin
Volume: 72
ISSN: 0003-0007
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
92A20507
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-89-14348
CONTRACT_GRANT: NOAA-NA-89RAH09090
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-868
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Public
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