ACE Lidar Optical Data Simulation Using Ground Based Multi-wavelength Lidar and the GEOS-5 Model
Project Description
Address the question of the minimum necessary hardware configuration for the ACE lidar through: Using real lidar data, perform trade space analysis of optical data acquired versus aerosol physical parameters retrieved. Perform global simulations of lidar aerosol measurements using GEOS-5 model output.
Perform trade-space analysis of optical data input versus retrieved aerosol physical properties using actual multi-wavelength lidar measurements acquired from GSFC during DISCOVER-AQ. Perform same trade space analysis using simulated data. Perform multi-wavelength lidar simulation based on output from the GEOS-5 climate model. Demonstrate aerosol physical retievals from simulated lidar data that is based on GEOS-5 output.
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Aid in defining the minimum necessary hardware configration for the lidar anticipated for the Aerosol, Clouds, Ecosystem mission.
Requirements definitions for Aerosol, Cloud, Ecosystem Mission Anticipated Benefit to Commercial Space Industry or Other Government Agencies: hardware requirements definition for space based aerosol lidar
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research - USRA (GESTAR) | Supporting Organization | Academia | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research - USRA (GESTAR) | Academia | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| Langley Research Center (LaRC) | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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Virginia
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