Date of Award
5-2011
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Physics
Abstract
This is intended to be a user’s manual for the upgraded USU Rayleigh lidar. As such, it begins with a discussion of the purpose of a lidar. This is followed by a brief explanation of the fundamentals of Rayleigh scatter lidar. Next the reasons for and benefits of upgrading the lidar are discussed and as well as how the upgrade was accomplished. After establishing this basis, instructions are provided for operating the lidar, performing basic maintenance, and aligning various components.
Recommended Citation
Peterson, Lance William, "Lidar User’s Manual" (2011). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 92.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/92
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Faculty Mentor
Dr. Vincent Wickwar
Comments
This work made publicly available electronically on September 20, 2011.