The Transition From Summer-to-Winter Temperatures Between 70 and ~115 km as Observed With the ALO-USU Rayleigh Lidar

Authors

Vincent B. Wickwar, Utah State University
Leda Sox, Utah State University
Matthew T. Emerick, Utah State University
Joshua P. Herron, Utah State University
David L. Barton, Utah State University

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

5-21-2024

Abstract

Rayleigh-Scatter Lidar Temperature Retrieval

• Elastic scattering from N₂, O₂, Ar, and O.
• Obtain a backscatter profile
• Convert that profile to a relative density profile
• From that profile derive an absolute temperature profile [1]. Use: Ideal gas law, Hydrostatic equilibrium, Top temperature

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Recommended Citation

Wickwar, Vincent B.; Sox, Leda; Emerick, Matthew T.; Herron, Joshua P.; and Barton, David L., "The Transition From Summer-to-Winter Temperatures Between 70 and ~115 km as Observed With the ALO-USU Rayleigh Lidar" (2024). All Physics Faculty Publications. Paper 2210.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/physics_facpub/2210