Coherent laser radar at 2 (mu)m using solid-state lasers

Authors :: Henderson, Sammy W.
Suni, Paul J.M.
Hale, Charley P.
Hannon, Stephen M.
Magee, James R.
Bruns, Dale L.
Yuen, Eric H.
Source :: IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. Jan, 1993, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p4, 12 p.
Publication Year :: 1993
Abstract: Coherent laser radar systems using 2 micrometer Tm- and Tm, Ho-doped solid-state lasers are useful for the remote range-resolved measurement of atmospheric winds, aerosol backscatter, and DIAL measurements of atmospheric water vapor and CO2 concentrations. Recent measurements made with a 2 micrometer coherent laser radar system, advances in the laser technology, and atmospheric propagation effects on 2 micrometer coherent lidar performance are described.