Experimental Studies of Moonlight

Advisor: Joe Shaw

Our group has pioneered the use of polarization imaging for atmospheric science, including passive remote sensing of cloud thermodynamic phase, determining if overhead clouds are made of liquid ice droplets or ice crystals. We are now breaking new ground by transitioning these studies into nighttime by measuring scattered moonlight. This is an opportunity for an REU student to work with graduate students and other research professionals in deploying polarization imagers, operating a polarization lidar, launching weather balloons, and analyzing data.