Comparing the performance of atmospheric transport models to real-life measurements helps researchers isolate problem areas and produce more accurate urban air pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission estimates.
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Droplet Measurement Technologies, LLC acquires Micro Pulse LiDAR product portfolio
Droplet has added the Micro Pulse LiDAR (MPL) products to our portfolio of atmospheric research instruments. As ground-based, optical, remote-sensing systems, the MPL and MiniMPL are designed to determine the altitude of clouds and to detect atmospheric aerosols. MPL users can now benefit from the combined support, development, and scientific consulting capabilities that MPL experts… Continue reading Droplet Measurement Technologies, LLC acquires Micro Pulse LiDAR product portfolio
Micro Pulse LiDAR Characterizes Clouds and Identifies Aerosols in South Florida
A Micro Pulse LiDAR (MPL) system at South Florida’s Cloud-Aerosol-Rain Observatory (CAROb) collected data to further research on the effects of low clouds and dust on the climate.
Superior Performance of Micro Pulse LiDAR for Aerosol Mapping Applications
Robert Rissland, Director, Int’l Sales for Micro Pulse LiDAR, explains the advantages of the polarized, single-photon detecting Mini Micro Pulse Lidar (MiniMPL) over Doppler Wind Lidar systems.
Researchers are Advancing Science using Micro Pulse LiDAR Technology
There are so many examples of interesting research using Micro Pulse LiDAR (MPL) technology it is difficult to decide on my favorites; however, I have chosen to highlight the following two papers because these applications for the MPL and MiniMPL address problems that are very important to global health.
Studying Clouds in the Antarctic with Micro Pulse LiDAR
Researchers in the Australian Antarctic Science project collected aerosol data above the Southern Ocean to improve their understanding of the connection between clouds and climate change.
Micro Pulse LiDAR: A Critical Tool for Emission Source Detection
Micro Pulse LiDAR remote sensing data are used to calculate a highly accurate Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) height to improve plume models that help assess emissions sources.
Mining Emissions Effectively Monitored with Micro Pulse LiDAR Technology
Micro Pulse LiDAR is an effective tool for monitoring and measuring dust and emissions produced by mining operations.
Supercooled Liquid Water is Hazardous to Your Health!
What is Supercooled Liquid Water? Supercooled Liquid Water (SLW) refers to water droplets in a cloud that can stay in a liquid state at below freezing temperatures. If an airplane flies into these SLW droplets, icing on the wings and airframe can occur.
Multiple Instruments Work Together for a Better View of Air Quality
Accurately identifying and quantifying particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere is key to determining air quality. Researchers are particularly interested in PM that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers because they are believed to contribute to heart and lung disease in humans and animals.