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The aim is to quantify the impact of aerosols and pollutants on the environment using spaceborne lidar.

April 16, 2026

Space-borne Aerosol cloud High Spectral Resolution Lidar

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The aim is to quantify the impact of aerosols and pollutants on the environment using spaceborne lidar.
Utilizes three detection methods: High Spectral Resolution Lidar, depolarization, and energy detection.
Employs four laser wavelengths from Nd:YAG laser system for accurate measurements.
Collects scattered light using a one meter diameter telescope to assess air optical properties.
Analyzes data through five detection channels to obtain various aerosol metrics.
Captured data includes global aerosol attenuation backscattering coefficients.
Provides measurements for extinction coefficients and depolarization ratios.
Demonstrates successful operation in a 705 km orbit.

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Payload ACDL measures aerosol impacts on Earth's environment using multiple laser detection methods.

Bi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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