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Airborne Doppler lidar measurements.

J W Bilbro¹, C DiMarzio, D Fitzjarrald

¹NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama 35812, USA.

|November 1, 1986

Summary

Recent atmospheric measurements utilized coherent Doppler lidars to analyze wind fields and backscatter coefficients. These findings contribute to understanding atmospheric dynamics using advanced remote sensing technology.

Area of Science:

Atmospheric Science
Remote Sensing
Geophysics

Background:

Coherent Doppler lidar technology has advanced significantly since initial test flights.
Accurate atmospheric data is crucial for meteorological and climate studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To present recent atmospheric measurements using 10.6 micrometer coherent Doppler lidars.
To gather data on atmospheric wind fields and backscatter coefficient distribution.
To detail instrument modifications and the measurement program.

Main Methods:

Deployment of coherent Doppler lidars aboard the NASA Ames Convair 990.
Utilizing a 10.6 micrometer wavelength for atmospheric probing.
Instrumental modifications based on previous test flight data.

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Preliminary data on atmospheric wind fields were obtained.
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Conclusions:

The study successfully demonstrated the utility of modified coherent Doppler lidars for atmospheric research.
Preliminary results provide valuable insights into atmospheric wind and backscatter characteristics.
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