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EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 237, 2020
The 29th International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 29)
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Article Number | 01013 | |
Number of page(s) | 4 | |
Section | Space Lidars | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202023701013 | |
Published online | 07 July 2020 |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202023701013
MCT APD Detection System for Atmospheric Profiling Applications Using Two-Micron Lidar
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia 23681, USA
* Email: tamer.f.refaat@nasa.gov
Published online: 7 July 2020
An advanced detection system, based on mercury cadmium telluride avalanche photodiodes array, was implemented within a 2-μm lidar. Detection system characterization was conducted for performance evaluation including settling time, noise-equivalent-power (NEP) and dynamic range. Results indicated an average NEP of 1.4 fW/Hz1/2 per pixel. Lidar range resolved profiling demonstrated the dynamic range capability by measuring near-field aerosol scattering and far-field clouds reflection simultaneously.
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