Abstract: A new analytic solution to the lidar equation is presented, which realistically considers the scattering properties of the aerosols and the molecular atmosphere individually. With this solution, it is shown, in turbid ...

Abstract: Measurements were taken of the polarization of solar radiation reflected from the desert terrain 18 mi SW of Tucson. The polarimeter was mounted in an aircraft and flown from 1000?2000 ft above the surface. Results showed ...