Laser Technology for Climate Research and Weather Forecast

The ongoing climate change is a major challenge for humanity. One of the first cuts to counter this is the collection of climate data. The video shows how laser-based Light Detection and Ranging systems (LIDAR) collect data on e.g. methane concentration in the atmosphere. The optimization of weather forecast can be realized by better data quality e.g. by measuring wind profiles with LIDAR technology.
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Fraunhofer ILT develops laser sources for LIDAR applications in space and cooperates with strong partners such as:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
LAYERTEC GmbH
the German Space Agency at DLR
and the European Space Agency ESA.