Pulsed-light cloud-height indicator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008210",
  "term": "Pulsed-light cloud-height indicator",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument that determines the height of cloud bases by emitting short pulses of light, typically from a laser, and measuring the time it takes for the light to reflect back from the cloud. This device, also known as a ceilometer, calculates the cloud height based on the speed of light and the measured time delay. It provides continuous measurements of cloud base altitude.",
  "see_also": [
    "ceilometer",
    "laser ceilometer",
    "cloud-height indicator"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/pulsed-light-cloud-height-indicator/"
}