Ocean Subsurface Measurement Concept from CALIOP Lidar Measurements

A new approach has been proposed to determine ocean subsurface particulate backscattering coefficient b_bp from CALIOP lidar measurements. The CALIOP based layer-integrated lidar backscatter and particulate backscattering coefficients are compared with the results obtained from MODIS ocean color measurements. The comparison analysis shows that ocean subsurface lidar backscatter and particulate backscattering coefficient can be obtained accurately from CALIOP 30° off-nadir lidar measurements, which supports the use of space-borne lidar measurements for ocean surface and subsurface studies.