Articles | Volume 18, issue 21
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-18-6069-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-18-6069-2025
Research article
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04 Nov 2025
Research article |  | 04 Nov 2025

Mixed layer height retrievals using MicroPulse Differential Absorption Lidar

Luke Colberg, Kevin S. Repasky, Matthew Hayman, Robert A. Stillwell, and Scott M. Spuler

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Interactive discussion

Status: closed

Comment types: AC – author | RC – referee | CC – community | EC – editor | CEC – chief editor | : Report abuse
  • RC1: 'Comment on egusphere-2025-1989', Anonymous Referee #1, 14 Aug 2025
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC1', Luke Colberg, 10 Sep 2025
  • RC2: 'Comment on egusphere-2025-1989', Anonymous Referee #2, 25 Aug 2025
    • AC2: 'Reply on RC2', Luke Colberg, 10 Sep 2025

Peer review completion

AR: Author's response | RR: Referee report | ED: Editor decision | EF: Editorial file upload
AR by Luke Colberg on behalf of the Authors (10 Sep 2025)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (17 Sep 2025) by Markus Rapp
RR by Anonymous Referee #1 (30 Sep 2025)
ED: Publish as is (30 Sep 2025) by Markus Rapp
AR by Luke Colberg on behalf of the Authors (01 Oct 2025)  Manuscript 
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Short summary
Two methods were developed to measure the mixed layer height, an important variable for weather forecasting and air quality studies. An aerosol-based method and a thermodynamic method were tested using a lidar system that can measure vertical profiles of aerosols, humidity, and temperature. Each method performed best under different conditions. Together, they provide a path toward more reliable mixed layer height monitoring with a single instrument.
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