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Error Analysis and Selection of Optimal Excitation Parameters for the Sensing of CO2 and O2 from Space for ASCENDS ApplicationsSimulation studies to optimize sensing of CO2 and O2 from space are described. Uncertainties in line-by-line calculations unaccounted for in previous studies identified. Multivariate methods are employed for measurement wavelengths selection. The Active Sensing of CO2 Emissions over Nights, Days, and Seasons (ASCENDS) recommended by NRC Decadal Survey has a stringent accuracy requirements of 0.5% or better in XCO2 retrievals. NASA LaRC and its partners are investigating the use of the 1.57 m band of CO2 and the 1.26-1.27 m band of oxygen for XCO2 measurements. As part of these efforts, we are carrying out simulation studies using a lidar modeling framework being developed at NASA LaRC to predict the performance of our proposed ASCENDS mission implementation [1]. Our study is aimed at predicting the sources and magnitudes of errors anticipated in XCO2 retrievals for further error minimization through the selection of optimum excitation parameters and development of better retrieval methods.
Document ID
20120008943
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Pliutau, Denis (Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc. Oak Ridge, TN, United States)
Prasad, Narasimha S. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
May 7, 2012
Subject Category
Geophysics
Report/Patent Number
NF1676L-14678
Meeting Information
Meeting: CLEO 2012
Location: San Jose, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: May 6, 2012
End Date: May 11, 2012
Sponsors: American Physical Society Headquarters
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 478643.02.08.02.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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