Synopses & Reviews
Alternative Solutions in LIDAR Profiling of the Atmosphere explains to the reader how to manage and interpret LIDAR data results that are not treatable statistically. The author emphasizes the use of common sense when interacting with potentially large distortions inherent in some modeling techniques. Researchers may dismiss or excuse these distortions as part of the status quo.
Instead of accepting these limitations, Kovalev suggests that researchers conduct a sensitivity study in which expected uncertainties are used in simulated measurements, in order to evaluate the level of distortions in the relevant parameter.
A second approach outlined by the author investigates the influence of system-wide uncertainties with the use of two inversion equations.
Kovalev guides the reader through each approach thoroughly, using four specific scenarios profiling vertical aerosol loading.
Synopsis
Provides tools and techniques to identify and address distortions and to interpret data coming from Lidar sensing technology This book covers the issues encountered in separating the backscatter and transmission terms in the LIDAR equation when profiling the atmosphere with zenith-directed and vertically-scanning Lidars. Solutions in Lidar Profiling of the Atmosphere explains how to manage and interpret the Llidar signals when the uncertainties of the involved atmospheric parameters are not treatable statistically. The author discusses specific scenarios for using specific scenarios for profiling vertical aerosol loading. Solutions in Lidar Profiling of the Atmosphere emphasizes the use of common sense when interacting with potentially large distortions inherent in most inversion techniques.
- Addresses the systematic errors in LIDAR measurements
- Proposes specific methods to estimate systematic distortions
- Explains how to apply these methods to both simulated and real data
Solutions in Lidar Profiling of the Atmosphere is written for scientists, researchers, and graduate students in Meteorology and Geophysics.
Synopsis
This book covers the issues encountered in separating the backscatter and transmission terms in the lidar equation when profiling the atmosphere with zenith-directed and vertically scanning lidars. The book explains how to manage and interpret the lidar signals when the uncertainties of the involved atmospheric parameters are not treatable statistically. This text discusses each approach thoroughly, using specific scenarios for profiling vertical aerosol loading. The author emphasizes the use of common sense when interacting with potentially large distortions inherent in most inversion techniques.