Abstract
The design and preliminary tests of an automated differential absorption lidar (DIAL) that profiles water vapor in the lower troposphere are presented. The instrument, named CODI (for compact DIAL), has been developed to be eye safe, low cost, weatherproof, and portable. The lidar design and its unattended operation are described. Nighttime intercomparisons with in situ sensors and a radiosonde are shown. Desired improvements to the lidar, including a more powerful laser, are also discussed.
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Janet L. Machol, Tom Ayers, Karl T. Schwenz, Keith W. Koenig, R. Michael Hardesty, Christoph J. Senff, Michael A. Krainak, James B. Abshire, Hector E. Bravo, and Scott P. Sandberg, "Preliminary measurements with an automated compact differential absorption lidar for the profiling of water vapor: errata," Appl. Opt. 45, 3544-3544 (2006)https://opg.optica.org/ao/abstract.cfm?uri=ao-45-15-3544
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