Use of a two color LIDAR system to study atmospheric aerosols
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2010
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Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science
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This thesis demonstrates the use of a two color lidar (light detection and ranging) instrument for the purpose of studying atmospheric aerosols. The instrument and the analysis techniques are explained and discussed to provide the necessary back-ground. The calibration is discussed and demonstrated followed by an example of the data analysis. The lidar's combination with a digital camera used to image cloud formations is then discussed and preliminary results are displayed.