2-micron Coherent Doppler Lidar For Space-based Global Wind Field Mapping
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A space-based 2-micron Coherent Doppler lidar can have a significant impact on climate research and numerical weather forecasting. This paper describes the key challenges of deploying such an instrument in space, and provides a status of the technology development activities.
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