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1 September 1991 Alexandrite laser characterization and airborne lidar developments for water vapor DIAL measurements
Patrick L. Ponsardin, N. Scott Higdon, Benoist E. Grossmann, Edward V. Browell
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The spectral characteristics of an alexandrite laser used for making water vapor DIAL measurements are evaluated. The optical servo-system used to lock the laser wavelength on a water vapor absorption line is described. A brief description of the DIAL system is given and the data obtained with this lidar during flight tests in March 1990 are also presented.
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Patrick L. Ponsardin, N. Scott Higdon, Benoist E. Grossmann, and Edward V. Browell "Alexandrite laser characterization and airborne lidar developments for water vapor DIAL measurements", Proc. SPIE 1492, Earth and Atmospheric Remote Sensing, (1 September 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45833
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KEYWORDS
Absorption

Alexandrite lasers

Atmospheric laser remote sensing

Laser stabilization

LIDAR

Earth's atmosphere

Water

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