International network for the harmonisation of atmospheric profiling using ground-based lidars
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Atmospheric aerosols are small particles suspended in the air, with a brief atmospheric lifetime, ranging from a few days to a few weeks.
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These short-lived atmospheric constituents originate from a variety of natural sources, but also human activities.
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Suspended in the atmosphere at different altitudes, aerosol effects on radiation and clouds play a major role in climate-relevant processes and in socio-economic sectors.
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Nowadays, advanced lidar systems are capable of continuous, unattended operation for regular atmospheric monitoring.
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While highly effective, lidar systems entail several operational challenges, including standardized calibration techniques, data processing, and interpretation – aspects which will be the main focus and addressed in the context of EARLICOST.
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EARLICOST brings together the global aerosol lidar community to advance, harmonise, and transfer state-of-the-art atmospheric profiling technologies, improving our understanding of aerosols, clouds, and their impacts on air quality, climate, and society.
Objective
Connect the LiDAR community to advance and harmonize the most innovative features in lidar technology, and create collaborative hubs with industry and end-users to maximize the scientific and societal impact of atmospheric profiling.
Background
LiDAR systems, while highly effective and capable of continuous, unattended operation for regular atmospheric monitoring, face several operational challenges – including standardized calibration techniques, data processing and interpretation – which will be the main focus of EARLICOST.
Work Plan
The work plan is organized into six focused Working Groups and incorporates collaborative activities, workshops, and short-term scientific missions to maximize knowledge exchange and technical progress.
Background
LiDAR systems, while highly effective and capable of continuous, unattended operation for regular atmospheric monitoring, face several operational challenges – including standardized calibration techniques, data processing and interpretation – which will be the main focus of EARLICOST.
