Abstract: Increasing demand is outstripping world food production, despite increased yields due to technological progress. Combined with adverse weather and governmental policies, this has led to a major rundown of reserve grain ...

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Abstract: In March and April of 1969 and 1970, lidar (laser radar) observations of the atmospheric structure were made in the lee of the Sierra Nevada during the occurrence of mountain lee waves. Rawinsonde ascents and, on some ...

Abstract: Lidar (laser radar) data obtained at Hamilton AFB, Calif., under conditions of low ceiling and visibility, are analyzed by hand and by electronic computer to explore the operational utility of lidar in determining cloud ...

Abstract: Early in 1967 a series of observations using pulsed ruby lidars were made near Independence, Calif.; the objective was to investigate the value of lidar for studying air motion in the Sierra wave, with special reference ...

Abstract: A systematic and objective approach was used to optimize the siting of the individual radars forming the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) network. Prime consideration was given to meteorological factors in conjunction ...

Abstract: Boundary layer probing by multiple remote sensors can greatly improve the understanding of processes in this complex region. For this purpose one needs to know the unique information each individual sensor can provide. Two ...