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LUCE: a pioneering elastic-Raman-fluorescence LIDAR

Mr. Pasquale Ferrara

Leonardo S.p.A.

Day

Monday · 2026-10-12

Time

11:20 AM - 12:40 PM

Track

Track 2

Session

Lidars & Technologies

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LUCE represents the first spaceborne elastic-Raman-fluorescence LIDAR, utilizing a high-energy Nd:YAG laser to probe terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric properties. By capturing multi-wavelength backscattered echoes, the instrument provides an unprecedented dataset for characterizing clouds, aerosols, and cryosphere variables. This multi-disciplinary mission significantly advances geophysical remote sensing capabilities from space.

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Topics & Subtopics

Lidar & Active SensingEarth Observation & SpectroscopyAtmospheric LidarUV / VIS / IR AstronomyQualificationChannel Monitoring & ForecastingSpectrometersRadiometersSWIR / InfraredImaging PayloadsCryogenic OpticsOptical MaterialsEnvironmental Testing

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