Measurements and Applications
'Active' optical remote sensing instrument for atmospheric parameters or trace gases. Global information on atmospheric Methane
concentration (Methane column density
measurements).
Full Name
Integrated Path Differential Absorption Light Detection and Ranging Instrument
Status
Approved
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Instrument Type
Atmospheric chemistry 
Geometry
Nadir-viewing
Instrument Technology
Atmospheric lidar
Sampling
Sounding
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format
Resolution
50 km x 0.15 km
[Best Resolution: 150m]
Waveband
Two laser wavelengths, mean wavelength 1645 µm
MERLIN - Methane Remote Sensing Lidar Mission (2029 - 2032) |