Journal of Atmospheric and Environmental Optics, Volume. 19, Issue 1, 22(2024)

A coherent wind lidar based on Doppler principle and its field application

GU Taofeng1, YUE Haiyan2、*, WANG Sihua3, WU Guangsheng1, FENG Houwen4, TANG Ziheng5, ZHUANG Peng5,6,7, KANG Baorong5, and XIE Chenbo5,6,7
Author Affiliations
  • 1Guangzhou Emergency Early Warning Release Center, Guangzhou 511430, China
  • 2Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory, Guangzhou 511430, China
  • 3Guangzhou Huangpu Meteorological Administration, Guangzhou 510700, China
  • 4Guagnzhou Division of Monitoring and Networkingr, Guangzhou 511430, China
  • 5Anhui Lanke Information Technology Co., Ltd, Hefei 230031, China
  • 6Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Optics, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Machinics, HFIPS,Chinese Acaemy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
  • 7Advanced Laser Technology Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei 230000, China
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    Schematic diagram of coherent wind lidar measurement principle
    Schematic diagram of VAD method for retrieving wind speed in atmospheric wind field
    Schematic diagram of coherent wind lidar system structure
    The physical picture of coherent wind lidar. (a) Experimental set; (b) appearance
    Scene picture of coherent wind lidar system in Huangpu District, Guangzhou City
    Probability density distribution diagram of horizontal wind speed of coherent wind lidar at different heights.(a) 510 m; (b) 1070 m; (c) 1490 m; (d) 2050 m
    Probability density distribution diagram of horizontal wind speed of wind profiler radar at different heights.(a) 510 m; (b) 1070 m; (c) 1490 m; (d) 2050 m
    Wind direction rose diagram of coherent wind lidar at different heights. (a) 510 m; (b) 1070 m; (c) 1490 m; (d) 2050 m
    Wind direction rose diagram of wind profiler radar at different heights. (a) 510 m; (b) 1070 m; (c) 1490 m; (d) 2050 m
    Comparisons of horizontal wind speed profiles (a) and wind direction profiles (b) between wind profile radar and coherent wind lidar at 22:48 on October 16, 2021
    Difference of horizontal wind speeds (a) and wind directions (b) and relative error of wind speed (c) between wind profiler radar and coherent wind lidar at 22:48 on October 16, 2021
    Time series plot of horizontal wind speed and wind direction from 10:00 on October 18, 2021 to 00:00 on October 19, 2021
    Time series plot of vertical wind speed and wind direction from 10:00 on October 18, 2021 to 00:00 on October 19, 2021
    Time series plot of temperature and relative humidity at the near surface from 10:00 on October 18, 2021 to 00:00 on October 20, 2021
    Time series plot of horizontal wind speed and wind direction from 00:00 on October 19, 2021 to 00:00 on October 20, 2021
    Time series plot of vertical wind speed and wind direction from 00:00 on October 19, 2021 to 00:00 on October 20, 2021
    • Table 1. Design parameters of coherent wind lidar

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      Table 1. Design parameters of coherent wind lidar

      Technical parameterValue
      Wavelength/nm1550
      Measuring range of height/m45-3000
      Measuring range of wind speed/(m·s-1)0-60
      Measuring range of wind direction/(°)0-360
      Repetition frequency/MHz400
      Horizontal wind direction error/(°)≤ 10
      Horizontal wind speed error/(m·s-1)≤ 0.8 (V ≤ 10 m·s-1)
      Vertical flow error/(m·s-1)≤ 0.5
      Detection blind spot/m≤ 45
      Spatial resolution/m30/60/90
      Operating temperature/°C-10-50
      Weight/kg≤ 30
    • Table 2. Comparison of horizontal wind direction and wind direction at different heights between coherent wind lidar and wind profiler radar from October 16 to 20,2021 at station in Huangpu District

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      Table 2. Comparison of horizontal wind direction and wind direction at different heights between coherent wind lidar and wind profiler radar from October 16 to 20,2021 at station in Huangpu District

      Height/mNumber of samplePearson correlation coefficientWind direction coincidence rate/%
      5101750.686*41.5
      6501730.837*31.4
      7901760.850*32.5
      9301770.902*33.7
      10701770.910*38.2
      12101730.829*30.3
      13501680.687*32.5
      14901650.675*29.2
      16301610.620*25.8
      17701580.547*20.2
      19101530.521*21.3
      20501500.482*17.9
      21901400.348*13.4
    • Table 3. Comparisons of horizontal wind speed profiles and wind direction profiles between wind profiler radar and coherent wind lidar at 22:48 on October 16,2021

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      Table 3. Comparisons of horizontal wind speed profiles and wind direction profiles between wind profiler radar and coherent wind lidar at 22:48 on October 16,2021

      ParameterHeight/mPearson correlation coefficient

      Mean absolute

      difference

      Relative error/%Standard error
      Wind speed510-23500.9010.814 m·s-17.391.060 m·s-1
      Wind direction0.918 (> 800 m)23.81°
    • Table 4. Non-parametric test results of horizontal wind speed profiles and wind direction profiles between wind profile radar and coherent wind lidar at 22:48 on October 16,2021

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      Table 4. Non-parametric test results of horizontal wind speed profiles and wind direction profiles between wind profile radar and coherent wind lidar at 22:48 on October 16,2021

      ParameterInstrument typeNumber of samplesMean value

      Standard

      deviation

      Maximal valueMinimal valueWilcoxon test factor P
      Wind speedWind profiler radar529.5283.02014.5486.0200.299
      Coherent wind lidar529.7203.49516.5795.902
      Wind directionWind profiler radar5262.32023.12990.37814.1000.190
      Coherent wind lidar52100.817117.200358.9681.638
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    Taofeng GU, Haiyan YUE, Sihua WANG, Guangsheng WU, Houwen FENG, Ziheng TANG, Peng ZHUANG, Baorong KANG, Chenbo XIE. A coherent wind lidar based on Doppler principle and its field application[J]. Journal of Atmospheric and Environmental Optics, 2024, 19(1): 22

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    Received: May. 13, 2022

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Mar. 19, 2024

    The Author Email: Haiyan YUE (260894529@qq.com)

    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1673-6141.2024.01.002

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