https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201817601009
Development of an advanced Two-Micron triple-pulse IPDA lidar for carbon dioxide and water vapor measurements
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NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA 2381, USA
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Science Systems and Applications, Inc., Hampton, VA 23666, USA
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Analytical Services and Materials, Inc., Hampton, VA 23666, USA
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Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
Published online: 13 April 2018
An advanced airborne triple-pulse 2-μm integrated path differential absorption (IPDA) lidar is under development at NASA Langley Research Center that targets both carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O) measurements simultaneously and independently. This lidar is an upgrade to the successfully demonstrated CO2 2-μm double-pulse IPDA. Upgrades include high-energy, highrepetition rate 2-μm triple-pulse laser transmitter, innovative wavelength control and advanced HgCdTe (MCT) electron-initiated avalanche photodiode detection system. Ground testing and airborne validation plans are presented.
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