Tunable Ultraviolet and Infrared Laser Source for Student Lidar Experiments

摘要

A tunable UV and IR laser source was purchased through this grant utilized in lidar experiments and evaluated for potential DoD applications. The laser technology was incorporated into the Hampton University(HU) ozone differential absorption lidar system and lidar measurements of ozone were made. This same technology approach was utilized in the design of the laser for the HU scanning eyesafe aerosol lidar system. This effort resulted in a second research proposal being submitted jointly by HU and ITT Industries with AFRL support to apply this technology to the problem of laser induced fluorescence detection of bioaerosols for airbase defense.