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摘要
Signal-induced noise (SIN) in a photomultiplier tube (PMT) introduces bias into the Na density results that are retrieved from the backscattered signals of Na resonance fluorescence lidar systems. The response characteristics of a PMT when stimulated by a series of light pulses with a fixed width of 1 mu s are therefore used to develop a precise SIN model to estimate the relative error caused by SIN. Unless the strong signals that are returned from the lower atmosphere are excluded, the measured density results are always smaller than the actual values, and the resulting relative error may be 50% or more. Three potential solutions to reduce the SIN were quantified for comparison, including use of a chopper system, use of a gated circuit, and separation of the laser beam and the telescope receiver. When optimized parameters are used for these technologies, the relative error can then be reduced to less than 2%.
- 出版日期2018-1
- 单位武汉大学
