Sri Samrong Lidar, Sri Samrong, Sukhothai, Thailand

Location: (99.95E, 17.15N), Sri Samrong Observatory (photograph)

Specifications of the NIES/Chula-U Sri Samrong lidar
Wavelength532 nm (Second harmonic of Nd:YAG laser)
Laser power30 mJ
Repetition rate10 Hz
Diameter of telescope 20 cm
Direction of measurementVertical (fixed)
(tilted at 7 deg to avoid direct sun light)
Measurement range0 - 24 km
Range resolution6 m
Temporal resolution15 min (typical)
ParameterBackscattering intensity,
Depolarization ratio
Operation madeAutomated, Continuous
Data transmission thru Internet (or telephone)
Power requirementAC 100 V, 15 A
Size60 cm x 30 cm x 80 cm
Weight<100 kg including packing
Photograph of the lidar

Time-height indications of backscattering intensity and depolarization ratio

Recent 5 days (updated at 0730JST, everyday)
archive

Monthly Time-Height Indication

NIES CML (Oct. 2001--),
MPL (Jul.-Dec. 1997, Jan 1998, March 1999)

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Contact:
nsugimot@nies.go.jp, shimizua@nies.go.jp