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¹Department of Atmospheric Science, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA. zwang@uwyo.edu

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Area of Science:

Atmospheric Science
Cloud Physics
Remote Sensing

Background:

The Wyoming Cloud Lidar (WCL) is a compact, two-channel elastic lidar system.
It was developed for airborne cloud measurements, complementing the Wyoming Cloud Radar (WCR).

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the WCL instrument.
To illustrate the measurement capabilities of the WCL for cloud and boundary layer aerosol studies.
To highlight the synergistic potential of WCL and WCR for advancing cloud microphysical research.

Main Methods:

Deployment of the WCL on the University of Wyoming King Air and NSF/NCAR C-130 aircraft.
Data collection across four field projects under diverse atmospheric and cloud conditions.
Instrument reliability assessment for turn-key aircraft operation.

Main Results:

The WCL demonstrated reliable performance during multiple field campaigns.
Examples showcasing the WCL's measurement capabilities for cloud properties were presented.
The instrument proved effective for standalone cloud and boundary layer aerosol studies.

Conclusions:

The WCL is a reliable instrument for airborne cloud measurements.
Combining WCL, WCR, and in situ data offers significant advancements in observing cloud microphysical property evolution.
The WCL is a valuable tool for atmospheric research, particularly in cloud physics.