Very high spatial and temporal lidar for moisture and temperature monitoring

A new generation solar-blind lidar system with an operational range 10-500 m and high spatial (1.5-6 m) and temporal (x1s) resolutions for simultaneous humidity and temperature, measurements in the lower atmosphere will be presented. To maintain the measurement accuracy while operating with fixed spatial and temporal resolution, the receiver is designed to provide lower than 10 dynamic range of the signals within the distance operational range of the lidar. The lidar has 360° azimuth and 240° scanning ability. The instrument has been used in two field campaigns to study the structure of the lower atmosphere over complex terrains. Selected results from these campaigns will be presented.