Abstract
We calculated a theoretical G-factor for the lidar system and compared the calibration effect between this G-factor and a real G-factor in inversion of attenuation coefficient for an appropriately averaged lidar return signal in a homogeneous atmosphere. Examples to consider the effect of misalignment between the transmitter and receiver optical axes in inversion of attenuation coefficient are also presented.
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Dho, S.W., Lee, S.S. Application of Geometrical Form Factor in Measurement of Attenuation Coefficient of Atmosphere. OPT REV 6, 163–166 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10043-999-0163-8
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