Tropospheric wind measurements obtained with the Goddard Lidar Observatory for Winds (GLOW): validation and performance

Bruce M. Gentry; Huailin Chen

doi:10.1117/12.452802

9 January 2002 Tropospheric wind measurements obtained with the Goddard Lidar Observatory for Winds (GLOW): validation and performance

Bruce M. Gentry, Huailin Chen

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Proceedings Volume 4484, Lidar Remote Sensing for Industry and Environment Monitoring II; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452802
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The Goddard Lidar Observatory for Winds (GLOW) is a mobile Doppler lidar system which uses direct detection Doppler lidar techniques to measure wind profiles from the surface into the lower stratosphere. GLOW is intended to be used as a field deployable system for studying atmospheric dynamics and transport and can also serve as a testbed to evaluate candidate technologies developed for use in future spaceborne systems. In September of 2000 GLOW particpated in a three week intercomparison experiment at the GroundWinds facility in North Glen, NH. More than 50 hours of line-of-sight wind profile data were obtained in a wide variety of conditions including both day and night operation. Typical clear air lidar wind profiles extended to altitudes of 20 km with a 1 km vertical resolution and 1 minute averaging. A description of the mobile system is presented along with the examples of lidar wind profiles obtained with the Goddard system during the New Hampshire experiment.

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Bruce M. Gentry and Huailin Chen "Tropospheric wind measurements obtained with the Goddard Lidar Observatory for Winds (GLOW): validation and performance", Proc. SPIE 4484, Lidar Remote Sensing for Industry and Environment Monitoring II, (9 January 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452802

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