Lidar remote sensing of the aquatic environment: invited
James H. Churnside, Joseph A. Shaw
Abstract
This paper is a review of lidar remote sensing of the aquatic environment. The optical properties of seawater relevant to lidar remote sensing are described. The three main theoretical approaches to understanding the performance of lidar are considered (the time-dependent radiative transfer equation, Monte Carlo simulations, and the quasi-single-scattering assumption). Basic lidar instrument design considerations are presented, and examples of lidar studies from surface vessels, aircraft, and satellites are given.
Topics & Concepts
LidarRemote sensingRadiative transferEnvironmental scienceMonte Carlo methodScatteringAtmospheric opticsOpticsPhysicsGeologyStatisticsMathematicsAtmospheric and Environmental Gas DynamicsMarine and coastal ecosystemsAtmospheric aerosols and clouds