Fujii T., Fukuchi T. (Eds.) Laser Remote Sensing

CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2005, 923 pages, ISBN: 0824742567, 9780824742560Optical Science and EngineeringInformation on recent progress in laser remote sensor (LIDAR) technology can be found scattered throughout numerous journal articles and conference proceedings, but until now there has been no work that summarizes recent advancements and achievements in the field in a detailed format.The aim of this book is to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive review of lidar, focusing mainly on applications to current topics in atmospheric science. The scope of the book includes laser remote sensing of the atmosphere, including measurement of aerosols, water vapor, clouds, winds, trace constituents, and temperature. In addition, other interesting applications such as vegetation monitoring and altimetry are also covered. The lidar systems described herein include ground-based (fixed or mobile), airborne, and spaceborne (satellite based) systems. Emphasis is placed on instrumentation and measurement techniques, to enable the reader to understand what kind of lidar system is necessary for a particular application.Lidar: Introduction
Femtosecond White-Light Lidar
Elastic Lidar Measurement of the Troposphere
Trace Gas Species Detection in the Lower Atmosphere by Lidar: From Remote Sensing
of Atmospheric Pollutants to Possible Air Pollution Abatement Strategies
Resonance Fluorescence Lidar for Measurements of the Middle and Upper Atmosphere
Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Imaging of Lidar Targets
Wind Lidar
Airborne Lidar Systems
Space-Based Lidar