Observation of Asian Dust Aerosols with Depolarization Lidar Using a Coherent White Light Continuum Export

@article{2008JaJAP..47.2155S, abstract = {We performed a lidar observation of Asian dust aerosols for the first time using a white light lidar system. The lidar used in the observation utilized a coherent white light continuum generated in Kr gas as a light source and was used as a three-wavelength Mie-scattering lidar having a depolarization measurement capability at 450, 550, and 800 nm. Lidar depolarization ratios of 0.30-0.70 at 800 nm were measured. These data reveal a higher depolarization ratio than usual (normally almost zero) in the lower troposphere. Thus, the white light lidar can identify Asian dust particles that pose a threat to cross-border pollution in Japan.}, author = {Somekawa, T. and Yamanaka, C. and Fujita, M. and Galvez, M. C.}, citeulike-article-id = {6111054}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1143/JJAP.47.2155}, doi = {10.1143/JJAP.47.2155}, journal = {Japanese Journal of Applied Physics}, keywords = {depolarization, dust, lidar}, posted-at = {2009-11-13 21:19:33}, priority = {2}, title = {{Observation of Asian Dust Aerosols with Depolarization Lidar Using a Coherent White Light Continuum}}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1143/JJAP.47.2155}, volume = {47}, year = {2008} }

TY - JOUR ID - 2008JaJAP..47.2155S L3 - citeulike-article-id:6111054 N2 - We performed a lidar observation of Asian dust aerosols for the first time using a white light lidar system. The lidar used in the observation utilized a coherent white light continuum generated in Kr gas as a light source and was used as a three-wavelength Mie-scattering lidar having a depolarization measurement capability at 450, 550, and 800 nm. Lidar depolarization ratios of 0.30-0.70 at 800 nm were measured. These data reveal a higher depolarization ratio than usual (normally almost zero) in the lower troposphere. Thus, the white light lidar can identify Asian dust particles that pose a threat to cross-border pollution in Japan. JF - Japanese Journal of Applied Physics TI - {Observation of Asian Dust Aerosols with Depolarization Lidar Using a Coherent White Light Continuum} VL - 47 KW - depolarization KW - dust KW - lidar AU - Somekawa, T AU - Yamanaka, C AU - Fujita, M AU - Galvez, MC PY - 2008/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1143/JJAP.47.2155 ER -