title: Continuous wave lidar measurement of atmospheric visibility.
abstract: The technique of measurement of phase shift with a modulated cw lidar system for the purpose of atmospheric visibility assessment was evaluated both theoretically and experimentally. A closed form solution for prediction of phase shift as a function of visibility and modulation frequency was developed. Data obtained with a bistatic cw lidar configuration were compared with predictions. Results indicate the expected trends with equipment parameters and call for more extensive experiments.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Bufton
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Iyer