ISSN:
1349-9432
Keywords:
lidar
;
penetration depth
;
optical thickness
;
multiple scattering
;
multi-layer clouds
;
Monte Carlo method
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Lidar return signals are studied for a micro-pulse lidar under sky conditions with multi-layer clouds. From theoretical considerations on the lidar signal-to-noise ratio, it is estimated that the maximum cloud optical thickness detectable is about 3.7. This result reasonably agrees with the actual multi-layer cloud data obtained from observations in Sukhothai, Thailand. Deviations from theoretical prediction, however, are found for a geometrically thin but dense cloud, and for a moderately concentrated but geometrically thick cloud. The effect of multiple scattering is also discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10043-000-0095-9
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