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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Lidar Technologies, Techniques, and Measurements for Atmospheric Remote Sensing X |
Editors | Gelsomina Pappalardo, Upendra N. Singh |
Publisher | SPIE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781628413069 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
Event | Lidar Technologies, Techniques, and Measurements for Atmospheric Remote Sensing X - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 22 Sep 2014 → 24 Sep 2014 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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Volume | 9246 |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Conference
Conference | Lidar Technologies, Techniques, and Measurements for Atmospheric Remote Sensing X |
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Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Amsterdam |
Period | 22/09/14 → 24/09/14 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 SPIE.
Keywords
- Harmonization
- Instrumentation
- LALINET
- Lidar
- Networking activities
- Technical specifications