Convective cell structures revealed by Mie laser radar observations and image data processing
- 1 September 1982
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics
- Vol. 21 (17) , 3166-3169
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.21.003166
Abstract
Mie scattering laser radar has been used to study the structure of the convective mixed layer in optically clear air. Two-dimensional image data obtained by scanning measurements (PPI and RHI modes) have been processed using edge-enhancement techniques to display distinct structures within the convective layer. The structures of convective cells penetrating into upper clean air were very similar to those obtained previously by sodar, radar, and FM-cw radar.Keywords
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