ASTM D8475-25
Standard Guide for Mixing Layer Height Determination by Laser-Based Ceilometer
| Standard number: | ASTM D8475-25 |
| Released: | 01.02.2025 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Section: | 11.07 |
| Keywords: | aerosol backscatter; atmospheric boundary layer; ceilometer; lidar; mixing layer height; remote sensing; |
1.1 This guide covers the application of laser-based ceilometers to measure local mixing layer heights (MLH).
1.2 The MLH measurements are expressed in SI units. No other units of measurement are used in this guide.
1.3 The applicability of specific regulatory limitations and criteria is not addressed in this guide.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.