
Atmospheric chemistry and physics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(3), P. 1603 - 1615
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract. The fluorescence lidar at the Prokhorov General Physics Institute (Moscow) was utilized to study smoke transported over Atlantic during wildfire season from May September 2023. system, which is based on a tripled Nd : YAG laser, performs measurements across five spectral intervals centered wavelengths of 438, 472, 513, 560 and 614 nm. This configuration enables assessment dependence backscattering broad range altitudes, planetary boundary layer (PBL) middle upper troposphere (MUT). capacity smoke, defined as ratio aerosol laser wavelength, exhibits significant variation in MUT, with changes up factor 3. likely indicative differences relative concentration organic compounds within smoke. Analysis more than 40 episodes has enabled an evaluation height properties. Observations reveal that generally increases altitude, suggesting higher MUT compared lower troposphere. Additionally, consistently show spectra urban aerosol. Urban tends decrease gradually whereas peak observed 513 nm channels. distinction provides effective means separating technique applied analysis events where descended into PBL, demonstrating its utility distinguishing between these types.
Language: Английский