About DIAL

What is DIAL and how does it work?

DIAL (Differential Absorption LIDAR) is a laser based method of measuring and mapping concentrations and mass emissions of various molecules in the lower atmosphere.

It is non-invasive and single-ended, and gives concentration profiles and mass emissions of various species in the area being surveyed.

To explore further, click on one of the links below -

...to find out the theory behind DIAL and how it is implemented

...to see the equipment used to carry out the work

...to find out how we validated DIAL and check its accuracy

...to see how others have reported on DIAL and media reports

... is there any other way of doing the same thing?

...how we use wind measurments to complement the spectroscopy.

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