Lidar : Range-Resolved Optical Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere

Lidar : Range-Resolved Optical Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere

Author
Claus Weitkamp
Publication Year
2005
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Physics

Written by leading experts in optical radar, or lidar, this book brings all the recent practices up-to-date and covers a multitude of applications, from atmospheric sciences to environmental protection. Its broad cross-disciplinary scope should appeal to both the experienced scientist and the novice in the field. The Foreword is by one of the early pioneers in the area, Herbert Walther.


Keywords: Physics and Astronomy / Absorption / Aerosol / Cloud / Lidar / Atmosphere / Atmospheric science / Environmental protection / Polarization / Remote sensing / Spheric / Temperature / Wind