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UV laser in space: the Aeolus launch
Representing the first deployment of an ultraviolet Doppler lidar system in space, the Aeolus mission development team has overcome numerous problems with its lasers and optical system. The outcome should be a wealth of accurate windspeed data that can be incorporated into more accurate medium-range weather forecasting models. Photo: ESA - S. Corvaja.
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