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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-10-1609-2017
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-10-1609-2017
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26 Apr 2017
Research article |  | 26 Apr 2017

Comparison of aerosol lidar retrieval methods for boundary layer height detection using ceilometer aerosol backscatter data

Vanessa Caicedo, Bernhard Rappenglück, Barry Lefer, Gary Morris, Daniel Toledo, and Ruben Delgado

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Three methods for estimating the boundary layer height using aerosol backscatter measurements are evaluated here. Radiosonde profiles are used to evaluate aerosol-backscatter-derived boundary layer heights. Overall good agreement between radiosonde and all aerosol-derived boundary layer heights was found, and specific limitations to each method are discussed. A recommended method is given for future aerosol backscatter retrieval of the boundary layer height.