Optimization of polarization lidar structure

Alexander I. Abramochkin; Bruno Valentinov Kaul; Alexander A. Tikhomirov

doi:10.1117/12.370522

19 November 1999 Optimization of polarization lidar structure

Alexander I. Abramochkin, Bruno Valentinov Kaul, Alexander A. Tikhomirov

Proceedings Volume 3983, Sixth International Symposium on Atmospheric and Ocean Optics; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.370522
Event: Sixth International Symposium on Atmospheric and Ocean Optics, 1999, Tomsk, Russian Federation

Abstract

The problems of the polarization lidar transceiver optimization are considered. The basic features and the optimization criteria of lidar polarization units are presented and the comparative analysis of polarization units is fulfilled. We have analyzed optical arrangements of the transmitter to form the desired polarization state of sounding radiation. We have also considered various types of lidar receiving systems: (1) one-channel, providing measurement of Stocks parameters at a successive change of position of polarization analyzers in the lidar receiver, and (2) multichannel, where each channel has a lens, an analyzer, and a photodetector. In the latter case measurements of Stocks parameters are carried out simultaneously. The optimization criteria of the polarization lidar considering the atmospheric state are determined with the purpose to decrease the number of polarization devices needed.

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Alexander I. Abramochkin, Bruno Valentinov Kaul, and Alexander A. Tikhomirov "Optimization of polarization lidar structure", Proc. SPIE 3983, Sixth International Symposium on Atmospheric and Ocean Optics, (19 November 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.370522

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