Towards an instrumental harmonization in the framework of LALINET: Dataset of technical specifications

J. L. Guerrero-Rascado, E. Landulfo, J. C. Antuña, H. M.J. Barbosa, B. Barja, A. E. Bastidas, A. E. Bedoya, R. Da Costa, R. Estevan, R. N. Forno, D. A. Gouveia, C. Jiménez, E. G. Larroza, F. J.S. Lopes, E. Montilla-Rosero, G. A. Moreira, W. M. Nakaema, D. Nisperuza, L. Otero, J. V. PallottaS. Papandrea, E. Pawelko, E. J. Quel, P. Ristori, P. F. Rodrigues, J. Salvador, M. F. Sánchez, A. Silva

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Abstract

The Latin American Lidar Network (LALINET) is the aerosol lidar network operating over South America. LALINET is now an operative network performing a schedule of routine measurements and, currently, is composed by 9 stations distributed over South America. The main objective of LALINET is to generate a consistent and statistically relevant database to enhance the understanding of the particle distribution over the continent and its direct and indirect influence on climate. The creation of an un-biased spatiotemporal database requires a throughout review of the network on two pillars: instrumentation and data processing. Because most of the LALINET systems are not series-produced instruments and, therefore, present large differences in configuration and capabilities, attempts for network harmonization and, consequently, optimization are mandatory. In this study a review of the current instrumental status of all LALINET systems is done and analyzed in detail in order to assess the potential performance of the network and to detect networking weaknesses.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLidar Technologies, Techniques, and Measurements for Atmospheric Remote Sensing X
EditorsGelsomina Pappalardo, Upendra N. Singh
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628413069
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventLidar Technologies, Techniques, and Measurements for Atmospheric Remote Sensing X - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 22 Sep 201424 Sep 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9246
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceLidar Technologies, Techniques, and Measurements for Atmospheric Remote Sensing X
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period22/09/1424/09/14

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Keywords

  • Harmonization
  • Instrumentation
  • LALINET
  • Lidar
  • Networking activities
  • Technical specifications

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