Algorithm for Processing Data from Lidar Sounding of Ozone in the Atmosphere.

An algorithm was developed for processing lidar sensing data at wavelengths of 299/341 nm for a vertical atmospheric sensing trace with spatial resolution of 1.5–150 m. The program includes the following main functions: recording the data for lidar sensing of the atmosphere; converting the format of the binary data file dat to text txt; retrieval of ozone concentration profiles. By the software developed on the basis of the created algorithm for processing the lidar sensing data it is possible to obtain ozone concentration profiles from 4 to 20 km. The data recording units for lidar sensing of the atmosphere and retrieval of ozone concentration profiles provide visual monitoring of recorded echo signals and retrieved ozone concentration profiles. An example of retrieving the ozone concentration profile from the lidar data is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]