Integrating a Doppler wind lidar into a network of wind observing systems: Capitalizing on synergisms with a high precision, cloud scene penetrating lidar

This paper briefly presents a case for a global wind pathfinder mission using the proven coherent DWL technology as a component in a global wind observing strategy that also includes CMV/AMV, OVW, CYGNSS, near-future small sats, etc. The proposed lower energy per pulse/high PRF coherent DWL addresses the challenge of making precise measurements in the presence of clouds.