Mr. Noah S. Higdon Profile

Noah S. Higdon

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Publications (20)

SPIE Journal Paper | 29 March 2016 Open Access

Comparison of an analog direct detection and a micropulse aerosol lidar at 1.5-μm wavelength for wind field observations—with first results over the ocean

Shane Mayor, Pierre Dérian, Christopher Mauzey, Scott Spuler, Patrick Ponsardin, Jeff Pruitt, Darrell Ramsey, Noah Higdon

JARS, Vol. 10, Issue 01, 016031, (March 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JRS.10.016031

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Aerosols, Backscatter, Analog electronics, Signal to noise ratio, Linear filtering, Sensors, Motion estimation, Digital filtering, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Paper

Comparison of aerosol backscatter and wind field estimates from the REAL and the SAMPLE

Shane Mayor, Pierre Dérian, Christopher Mauzey, Scott Spuler, Patrick Ponsardin, Jeff Pruitt, Darrell Ramsey, Noah Higdon

Proceedings Volume 9612, 96120G (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2187538

KEYWORDS: Backscatter, Signal to noise ratio, Aerosols, LIDAR, Photon counting, Sensors, Motion estimation, Statistical analysis, Analog electronics, Transmitters

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2004 Paper

Expanding applications for surface-contaminant sensing using the laser interrogation of surface agents (LISA) technique

Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Thomas Chyba, Wayne Armstrong, Arthur Sedlacek, Steven Christesen, Anna Wong

Proceedings Volume 5268, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.519591

KEYWORDS: Nanoimprint lithography, Sensors, Raman spectroscopy, Telescopes, Chemical analysis, Industrial chemicals, Spectrographs, Raman scattering, Pulsed laser operation, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 24 June 2002 Paper

Laser interrogation of surface agents (LISA) for chemical agent reconnaissance

N. Higdon, Thomas Chyba, Dale Richter, Patrick Ponsardin, Wayne Armstrong, C. Lobb, Brian Kelly, Robert Babnick, Arthur Sedlacek

Proceedings Volume 4722, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472262

KEYWORDS: Nanoimprint lithography, Raman spectroscopy, Telescopes, Sensors, LIDAR, Reconnaissance, Raman scattering, Prototyping, Chemical analysis, Industrial chemicals

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2002 Paper

Short-range noncontact detection of surface contamination using Raman lidar

Arthur Sedlacek, Mark Ray, N. Higdon, Dale Richter

Proceedings Volume 4577, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.455727

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Sensors, LIDAR, Signal to noise ratio, Telescopes, Nanoimprint lithography, Spectroscopy, Chemical analysis, Contamination, Standoff detection

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Proceedings Article | 9 January 2002 Paper

Design validation of an eye-safe scanning aerosol lidar with the Center for Lidar and Atmospheric Sciences Students (CLASS) at Hampton University

Dale Richter, N. Higdon, Patrick Ponsardin, David Sanchez, Thomas Chyba, Doyle Temple, Wei Gong, Russell Battle, Mika Edmondson, Anne Futrell, David Harper, Lincoln Haughton, Demetra Johnson, Kyle Lewis, Renee Payne-Baggott

Proceedings Volume 4484, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452777

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Optical parametric oscillators, Receivers, Sensors, Transmitters, Aerosols, Atmospheric sciences, Light sources, Atmospheric modeling, Collimation

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Proceedings Article | 21 December 1999 Paper

Tests of a compact lidar system for global monitoring of tropospheric ozone

Thomas Chyba, J. Thomas Zenker, Renee Payne-Baggott, Crystal Toppin, Mika Edmondson, Kyle Lewis, David Harper, N. Higdon, Dale Richter, Jack Fishman

Proceedings Volume 3853, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.372844

KEYWORDS: Ozone, LIDAR, Pollution, Optical parametric oscillators, Receivers, Atmospheric chemistry, Process control, Standards development, Data acquisition, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 30 November 1999 Paper

Chemical detection results from ground testing of an airborne CO2 differential absorption lidar system

Daniel Senft, Marsha Fox, Carla Hamilton, Dale Richter, N. Higdon, Brian Kelly, Robert Babnick, Diego Pierrottet

Proceedings Volume 3855, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.371273

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Receivers, Heterodyning, Carbon dioxide lasers, Sensors, Chemical analysis, LIDAR, Chemical detection, Carbon dioxide, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 1999 Paper

Ground test results and analysis advancements for the AFRL airborne CO2 DIAL system

Daniel Senft, Marsha Fox, Carla Hamilton, Dale Richter, N. Higdon, Brian Kelly, Robert Babnick, Diego Pierrottet

Proceedings Volume 3757, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366425

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Receivers, Chemical analysis, Sensors, Carbon dioxide lasers, LIDAR, Analytical research, Heterodyning, Control systems, Carbon dioxide

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 1999 Paper

Measurements of tropospheric ozone with a compact UV DIAL system

Thomas Chyba, J. Thomas Zenker, Christophe McCray, Hyung Lee, Roosevelt Elivert, Brandi Thomas, Crystal Toppin, Dave Larson, N. Higdon, Dale Richter, Jack Fishman

Proceedings Volume 3757, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366421

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Optical parametric oscillators, Ozone, Receivers, Mirrors, Sensors, Transmitters, Data acquisition, Prototyping, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 1999 Paper

Conceptual design of an acquisition, processing, and control system for a semi-autonomous airborne differential absorption lidar system

Brian Kelly, Daniel Senft, James Dowling, N. Higdon, Marsha Fox, Vincent Cacciatore

Proceedings Volume 3707, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351340

KEYWORDS: Data acquisition, Control systems, Computing systems, LIDAR, Chemical analysis, Absorption, Control systems design, Pulsed laser operation, Data processing, Chemometrics

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 1999 Paper

Compact ground-based UV DIAL system for measurements of tropospheric ozone

J. Thomas Zenker, Thomas Chyba, Christophe McCray, Hyung Lee, Roosevelt Elivert, Brandi Thomas, Crystal Toppin, Dave Larson, N. Higdon, Dale Richter, Jack Fishman

Proceedings Volume 3707, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351374

KEYWORDS: Ozone, Receivers, LIDAR, Transmitters, Optical parametric oscillators, Mirrors, Analog electronics, Near field optics, Data acquisition, Camera shutters

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 1999 Paper

Performance characterization and ground testing of an airborne CO2 differential absorption lidar system (phase II)

Daniel Senft, Marsha Fox, Carla Hamilton, Dale Richter, N. Higdon, Brian Kelly

Proceedings Volume 3707, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351341

KEYWORDS: Absorption, LIDAR, Carbon dioxide lasers, Chemical analysis, Sensors, Control systems, Receivers, Carbon dioxide, Analytical research, Chemical detection

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 1998 Paper

Development and testing of a long-range airborne CO2 DIAL chemical detection system

N. Higdon, Daniel Senft, Marsha Fox, Carla Hamilton, Brian Kelly, James Dowling, Diego Pierrottet, David Dean, Dale Richter, Ronald Bousek

Proceedings Volume 3433, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.330237

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Sensors, Receivers, Cameras, LIDAR, Telescopes, Control systems, Data acquisition, Carbon dioxide, Diagnostics

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 1998 Paper

Comparisons of airborne CO2 DIAL measurements to high-resolution atmospheric transmission calculations

James Dowling, Brian Kelly, Daniel Senft, Ronald Bousek, N. Higdon, Marsha Fox

Proceedings Volume 3433, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.330236

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Atmospheric modeling, Receivers, LIDAR, Carbon dioxide lasers, Carbon dioxide, Sensors, Ozone, Mirrors, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 6 January 1997 Paper

Design and performance simulations for an airborne DIAL system for long-range remote sensing applications

James Dowling, Brian Kelly, John Gonglewski, Marsha Fox, Michael Shilko, N. Higdon, Ronald Highland, Daniel Senft, David Dean, John Blackburn, Diego Pierrottet

Proceedings Volume 2956, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.263157

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Receivers, Mirrors, Pulsed laser operation, Cameras, Signal to noise ratio, Telescopes, Carbon dioxide lasers, Device simulation, Optical alignment

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 1993 Paper

Wavelength-stabilized laser diode injection-seeding of an alexandrite laser for airborne water vapor DIAL measurements

Thomas Chyba, Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Edward Browell

Proceedings Volume 1936, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.157106

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Alexandrite lasers, Absorption, LIDAR, Diodes, Transmitters, Alexandrite, Atmospheric sciences, Laser applications, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1991 Paper

Alexandrite laser characterization and airborne lidar developments for water vapor DIAL measurements

Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Benoist Grossmann, Edward Browell

Proceedings Volume 1492, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45833

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Alexandrite lasers, LIDAR, Atmospheric laser remote sensing, Laser stabilization, Earth's atmosphere, Water, Aerosols, Transmitters, Atmospheric sensing

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1990 Paper

Optimization of the alexandrite laser tuning elements for a water vapor lidar

Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Benoist Grossmann, Edward Browell

Proceedings Volume 1222, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18383

KEYWORDS: Alexandrite lasers, Fabry–Perot interferometers, LIDAR, Laser stabilization, Spectral resolution, Helium neon lasers, Oxygen, Absorption, Mirrors, Photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1990 Paper

Airborne water vapor DIAL system development

N. Higdon, Edward Browell, Patrick Ponsardin, Benoist Grossmann

Proceedings Volume 1222, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18384

KEYWORDS: Absorption, LIDAR, Transmitters, Sensors, Signal detection, Data acquisition, Aerosols, Dye lasers, Alexandrite lasers, Fabry–Perot interferometers

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Conference Committee Involvement (1)

Lidar Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring VI

2 August 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

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