Measurements and Applications
For CO2 a pulsed dual-wavelength lidar alternately emits two pulsed lasers near 1572 nm in a sequential manner one in the CO2 absorption line and one off the line. For aerosol detection a high spectral resolution lidar (HSRL) at 532 and 1064 nm.
Full Name
Aerosol and Carbon Detection Lidar
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
CNSA
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Atmospheric chemistry 
Geometry
TBD
Instrument Technology
Atmospheric lidar
Sampling
Imaging
Resolution
Spatial 50 m (land), 100 m (sea), sampled every 333m.
Waveband
~1572 nm (CO2), 532 and 1064 nm (aerosol)
| VIS (~0.40 µm - ~0.75 µm) |
DQ-1 - Daqi-1 (2022 - 2030) |