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Measurement of the Lidar Ratio for Atmospheric Aerosols using a 180°-Backscatter Nephelometer Doherty, Sarah J. Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Box 351640, Seattle, WA 98195-1640 Anderson, Theodore L. Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Oceans, University of Washington, Box 351640, Seattle, WA 98195-1640 Charlson, Robert J. Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Box 351640, Seattle, WA 98195-1640 Applied Optics: Lasers, Photonics, and Environmental Optics Doherty, S.J., T.L. Anderson, and R.J. Charlson, Measurement of the lidar ratio for atmospheric aerosols with a 180degree backscatter nephelometer, Applied Optics, 38(9), 20 March 1999, 1823-1832. 1 Abstract: Laser radar (lidar) can be used to estimate atmospheric extinction coefficients due to aerosols if the ratio between optical extinction and 180° backscatter (the lidar ratio) at the laser wavelength is known or if Raman or high spectral resolution (HSR) data is available. Most lidar instruments do not have Raman or HSR capability, however, making knowledge of the lidar ratio essential. We have modified an integrating nephelometer, which measures the scattering component of light extinction, by addition of a backward pointing laser light source such that the detected light corresponds to integrated scattering over 176°-178° at a common lidar wavelength of 532 nm. Mie calculations indicate that the detected quantity is an excellent proxy for 180° backscatter. When combined with existing techniques for measuring total scattering and absorption by particles, the new device permits a direct determination of the lidar ratio. A four- point calibration, run by filling the en