EPJ Web of Conferences (Jan 2016)

Overview of the Earthcare L2 Lidar Retrieval Chain

  • van Zadelhoff Gerd-Jan,
  • Donovan D.,
  • Wandinger U.,
  • Daou D.,
  • Horn S.,
  • Hunerbein A.,
  • Fischer J.,
  • von Bismarck J.,
  • Filipitsch F.,
  • Docter N.,
  • Eisinger M.,
  • Lajas D.,
  • Wehr T.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201611901003
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 119
p. 01003

Abstract

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In this paper an introduction to the planned L2 retrieval algorithms for the Earth Clouds and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) lidar ATLID is given. The ATLID instrument is a high spectral resolution lidar which will provide independent retrievals of extinction and backscatter profiles and will be launched in 2018. A short description of the intended operational ESA products is given together with the logic behind the choices made.