Attention:
VQ580 is a CLASS 3B Laser Product. Direct exposure to the laser radiation is dangerous and may cause severe damage to eyes and skin.
DO NOT LOOK INTO THE TRANSMITTER LENS!
DO NOT POINT THE TRANSMITTER LENS AT PEOPLES EYES!
Summary
The lidar provides profiles of the total backscatter at two wavelengths, from which aerosol and cloud properties are derived. It measures also the linear depolarization of the backscattered return, allowing for the discrimination of thermodynamic cloud phase and the identification of the presence of non-spherical aerosol particles. A single laptop computer fully controls the laser, transient recorders, detectors, and data acquisition, including storage, processing, quick-look evaluation and display programs utilizing LabVIEW software.
| Manufacturer | AWI Potsdam |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Serial No. | AMALi_01 |
| Type | Light Detection And Ranging |
Contacts
| Name | Institution | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Neuber | Alfred-Wegener-Institute | Editor |
| Roland Neuber | Alfred-Wegener-Institute | Device Contact |
Components
No subdevices found for this sensor.
Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameter
| Parameter | Sensor Output Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| aerosol attenuated backscatter at 532 nm | backscatter strength | none |
| aerosol attenuated backscatter at 355 nm | backscatter strength | none |
| depolarisation ratio at 532 nm | backscatter strength | none |