CALIPSO-CloudSat validation mission
Experiment Information:
These flights in July and August 2006 are intended to validate the newly launched CALIPSO and CloudSat satellites. The Cloud Physics Lidar is a primary validation tool for the CALIPSO lidar, while the Cloud Radar System is a primary validation tool for the CloudSat radar. The validation mission is based out of Warner-Robbins, Georgia, to permit validation over cirrus and cirrus anvils in the Florida area. To go to the official CALIPSO-CloudSat Validation Experiment (CC-VEX) web site, click here
Payload for the validation mission includes the Cloud Physics Lidar (CPL), the Cloud Radar System (CRS), the MODIS Airborne Simulator (MAS), and a visible camera (VIS).
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NOTICE: Access to CPL data is not restricted. However, we do ask that everyone read and abide by the CPL data usage policy found here: CPL data usage policy. In addition, please bear in mind that satellite teams have their own data usage policies, and they should be contacted before use or publication of validation data.
To inquire about data processing or data availability for the CPL dataset,
please contact Mr. Dennis Hlavka or Mr. William Hart
See 'contacts' page for more information
Matt McGill is the
Principal Investigator for the CPL data
For systems specifications and other information regarding Cloud Physics Lidar, check out: Cloud Physics Lidar Homepage