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Arrival of Pinatubo disturbances in the stratospheric aerosol layer over Fort Collins, CO, observed by a lidar at 589 nm

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Using the Colorado State Na Lidar, surges of stratospheric aerosols caused by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo have been observed from August to December 1991 over Fort Collins, CO (40.6° N, 105° W), showing a clear increasing trend in stratospheric aerosol activities. These aerosol layers are characterized by the backscatter-ratio profile at 589 nm for altitudes from 12 km to 40 km.

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  1. Physics Department, Colorado State University, 80523, Fort Collins, CO, USA

    H. Chen, J. R. Yu & C. Y. She

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Chen, H., Yu, J.R. & She, C.Y. Arrival of Pinatubo disturbances in the stratospheric aerosol layer over Fort Collins, CO, observed by a lidar at 589 nm. Appl. Phys. B 55, 159–163 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00324068

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