Atmospheric spectroscopies
Atmospheric and Meteorological Lidars Basic principles
Article REF: E4310 V2
Atmospheric spectroscopies
Atmospheric and Meteorological Lidars Basic principles

Author : Pierre H. FLAMANT

Publication date: July 10, 2017, Review date: August 30, 2021 | Lire en français

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2. Atmospheric spectroscopies

The spectroscopic properties of the atoms, molecules and particles present in the atmosphere determine the lidar signals and hence the size of the instruments and the methods to be used. The various light-matter interaction processes involved in lidar measurements are :

  • Rayleigh-Cabannes" or simply "Rayleigh" elastic scattering by molecules and atoms

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