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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-18-443-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-18-443-2025
Research article
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27 Jan 2025
Research article |  | 27 Jan 2025

Tropospheric ozone sensing with a differential absorption lidar based on a single CO2 Raman cell

Guangqiang Fan, Yibin Fu, Juntao Huo, Yan Xiang, Tianshu Zhang, Wenqing Liu, and Zhi Ning

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Our research introduces a differential absorption lidar system for monitoring tropospheric ozone, utilizing a single CO2 Raman cell. This technology enables the acquisition of high-resolution vertical ozone profiles from 0.3 to 4 km, essential for understanding air quality and climate impacts. 
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