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Raman LIDAR Detection of Cloud BaseAdvantages introduced by Raman lidar systems for cloud base determination during precipitating periods are explored using two case studies of light rain and virga conditions. A combination of the Raman lidar derived profiles of water vapor mixing ratio and aerosol scattering ratio, together with the Raman scattered signals from liquid drops, can minimize or even eliminate some of the problems associated with cloud boundary detection using elastic backscatter lidars.
Document ID
20000060824
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Demoz, Belay (Maryland Univ. Baltimore County Catonsville, MD United States)
Starr, David (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Whiteman, David (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Evans, Keith (Maryland Univ. Baltimore County Catonsville, MD United States)
Hlavka, Dennis (Science Systems and Applications, Inc. Greenbelt, MD United States)
Peravali, Ravindra (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1999
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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