Lidar on the Phoenix mission to Mars

A lidar system for atmospheric measurements will operate from the surface of Mars as part of the Phoenix mission. This will measure the height profile of backscattered laser light from airborne dust and clouds. These observations will be coordinated with solar radiation measurements and in situ samp...

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Published in:	Journal of Geophysical Research - Planets Vol. 113; no. E3; pp. E00A08 - n/a
Main Authors:	Whiteway, James, Daly, Michael, Carswell, Allan, Duck, Thomas, Dickinson, Cameron, Komguem, Leonce, Cook, Clive
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	American Geophysical Union 01-03-2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects:	Atmospheres Atmospheric Processes Instruments and techniques lidar Mars Phoenix mission Planetary meteorology Planetary Sciences Polar regions Solar System Objects Solid Surface Planets Mars Phoenix mission lidar
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Summary:	A lidar system for atmospheric measurements will operate from the surface of Mars as part of the Phoenix mission. This will measure the height profile of backscattered laser light from airborne dust and clouds. These observations will be coordinated with solar radiation measurements and in situ sampling to study the climate and the water cycle. The design and testing of the lidar system are described, and measurements are presented that demonstrate the analysis methods and the performance characteristics.
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ISSN:	0148-0227 2156-2202
DOI:	10.1029/2007JE003002