Ground-based differential absorption lidar for water-vapor profiling: assessment of accuracy, resolution, and meteorological applications

The accuracy and the resolution of water-vapor measurements by use of the ground-based differential absorption lidar (DIAL) system of the Max-Planck-Institute (MPI) are determined. A theoretical analysis, intercomparisons with radiosondes, and measurements in high-altitude clouds allow the conclusio...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1998-06, Vol.37 (18), p.3825-3844
Main Authors: Wulfmeyer, V, Bösenberg, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The accuracy and the resolution of water-vapor measurements by use of the ground-based differential absorption lidar (DIAL) system of the Max-Planck-Institute (MPI) are determined. A theoretical analysis, intercomparisons with radiosondes, and measurements in high-altitude clouds allow the conclusion that, with the MPI DIAL system, water-vapor measurements with a systematic error of
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/ao.37.003825