A diode-pumped Nd: YAG lidar for airborne cloud measurements

Abstract A new diode-pumped Nd: YAG laser with a high repetition rate, for applications in small-size lidars, has been developed. In this paper first results from airborne measurements are presented. Together with a sophisticated receiver set-up for detection of multiple scattering and depolarization effects, this new laser offers a unique possibility for airborne remote sensing of clouds.