Correction to near-range multiwavelength lidar optical parameter based on the measurements of particle size distribution

The lidar observations of aerosols under near range condition are distorted because of insufficient overlapping between the transmitting laser beam and the field of view of receiving telescope in non-coaxial lidar especially in multiwavelength lidar. However, the near-range atmosphere is closely related with human’s activity. So it is important to correct the near-range signal of multiwavelength lidar. This paper presents a novel method of correcting the near-range optical parameter of multiwavelength lidar based on aerosol particle size distribution measurements and Mie scattering theory. The near-range aerosol extinction profiles on fine day, cloudy day and foggy day are corrected. The results show that the method is convenient and feasible compared with the traditional methods. This method reduces the uncertainty of inversion and correction because the wavelength dependences of lidar ratio and the weather correlation of aerosol size distribution are taken into account. This method realizes the direct correction to near-range optical parameter of multiwavelength lidar. It is favorable and convenient to study physical and optical properties of boundary layer atmosphere by using this method. It will have a broad application and prospect.