Optimization of the GSFC TROPOZ DIAL retrieval using synthetic lidar returns and ozonesondes – Part 1: Algorithm validation

Sullivan, J. T.; McGee, T. J.; Leblanc, T.; Sumnicht, G. K.; Twigg, L. W.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-8-4133-2015

Articles | Volume 8, issue 10

https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-8-4133-2015

© Author(s) 2015. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-8-4133-2015

© Author(s) 2015. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

Articles | Volume 8, issue 10

Research article

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09 Oct 2015

Research article |

| 09 Oct 2015

Optimization of the GSFC TROPOZ DIAL retrieval using synthetic lidar returns and ozonesondes – Part 1: Algorithm validation

J. T. Sullivan, T. J. McGee, T. Leblanc, G. K. Sumnicht, and L. W. Twigg

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Final revised paper (published on 09 Oct 2015)
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RC C2330: 'Referee comment', Anonymous Referee #2, 31 Jul 2015
RC C2344: 'Review comment', Anonymous Referee #3, 01 Aug 2015
AC C2763: 'Author Response', John Sullivan, 28 Aug 2015

Short summary

This paper addresses the validation procedures for the GSFC TROPOZ DIAL retrieval algorithm and develops a primary standard for retrieval consistency and optimization within the Tropospheric Ozone Lidar Network (TOLNet). The methodology presented may be extended to most DIAL instruments, even if the atmospheric product of interest is not tropospheric ozone. The TROPOZ retrieval has been effective in retrieving ozone nearly 200m lower to the surface and has reduced the mean profile bias by 3.5%.