Observation of Clouds Using the CSIR Transportable LIDAR: A Case Study over Durban, South Africa

Table 1

Specifications of the CALIPSO and CSIR LIDAR system.

Feature	CALIPSO	CSIR LIDAR
Laser	Nd: YAG, diode-pumped, Q-switched, frequency doubled	Nd: YAG, Q-switched, flash lamp-pumped (Continuum®, PL8010)
Wavelength	532 nm, 1064 nm	532 nm
Pulse energy	110 mJ/channel	140 mJ
Repetition rate	20.25 Hz	10 Hz
Receiver telescope	1 m diameter	0.404 m
532 nm detectors	PMT	PMT
1064 nm detectors	APD	—
Polarization	532 nm	532 nm
FOV	130 µrad	500 µrad
Vertical resolution	30–60 m	10 m