Phys.org May 21, 2019
There is a critical need for vertical measurement profiles of humidity, aerosols, and temperature in the lower troposphere to provide needed coverage for improved weather and climate forecasting across the U.S. There has been a gap in the instrumentation to meet this vision for research and monitoring without relying on aircraft-based devices. A team of researchers in the US (Montana State University, NCAR) has developed diode-based micro-pulse DIAL (MPD) technology as an economical route to a profiler that could make accurate measurements and fulfill desired specifications for continuous, unattended operation and eye safety. The technology will be presented at an upcoming Optical Society of America meeting…read more.