Sixteenth International Laser Radar Conference, Part 1
This publication contains extended abstracts of papers presented at the 16th International Laser Radar Conference, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20-24, 1992. One hundred ninety-five papers were presented in both oral and poster sessions. The topics of the conference sessions were: 1. Mt. Pinatubo Volcanic Dust Layers Observations 2. Global Change/Ozone Measurements 3. GLOBE/LAWS/LITE 4. Mesopheric Measurements and Measurement Systems 5. Middle Atmosphere 6. Wid Measurements and Measurement Systems 7. Imaging and Ranging 8. Water Vapor Measurements 9. Systems and Facilities 10. Laser Devices and Technology This conference reflects the breadth of research activities being conducted in the lidar field. These abstracts address subjects from lidar-based atmospheric investigations relating to global change to the development of new lidar systems and technology