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Convective wind fields as investigated with Doppler lidar
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1987
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Description:The objective of this research was to evaluate a Doppler laser remote sensor (lidar) in the measurement of mean wind and the temporal and spatial distribution of convective elements and other perturbation features in the planetary boundary layer. Mean wind
measurements from the lidar were compared to anemometry time series from the Boulder Atmospheric Observatory tower, to determine agreement between the different sensors. The lidar and tower mean flow estimates were found to agree within 1 m s-1 during a variety of weather conditions. Mean wind fields were removed from the lidar returns and perturbation fields were then examined. Features detected by the lidar were examined for consistency in time and space. The lidar was demonstrated to be a useful tool for the study of the time history and spatial distribution of perturbation fields.
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