Comparison of scanning aerosol lidar and in situ measurements of aerosol physical properties and boundary layer heights

Zhang, Hengheng; Rolf, Christian; Tillmann, Ralf; Wesolek, Christian; Wienhold, Frank Gunther; Leisner, Thomas; Saathoff, Harald

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/ar-2-135-2024

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https://doi.org/10.5194/ar-2-135-2024

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https://doi.org/10.5194/ar-2-135-2024

© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 2, issue 1

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05 Jun 2024

Research article |

| 05 Jun 2024

Comparison of scanning aerosol lidar and in situ measurements of aerosol physical properties and boundary layer heights

Hengheng Zhang, Christian Rolf, Ralf Tillmann, Christian Wesolek, Frank Gunther Wienhold, Thomas Leisner, and Harald Saathoff

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https://doi.org/10.5194/ar-2-135-2024-supplement

Data sets

Comparison of scanning aerosol LIDAR and in situ measurements of aerosol physical properties and boundary layer heights Hengheng Zhang et al. https://doi.org/10.35097/HASGJXJEUXBKUFBE

Model code and software

Python code for calculating Mie scattering from single- and dual-layered spheres J. Leinonen https://github.com/jleinonen/pymiecoated

EARLINET Single Calculus Chain – overview on methodology and strategy (https://www.earlinet.org/index.php?id=earlinet_homepage) G. D'Amico et al. https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-8-4891-2015

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Our study employs advanced tools, including scanning lidar, balloons, and UAVs, to explore aerosol particles in the atmosphere. The scanning lidar offers distinctive near-ground-level insights, enriching our comprehension of aerosol distribution from ground level to the free troposphere. This research provides valuable data for comparing remote sensing and in situ aerosol measurements, advancing our understanding of aerosol impacts on radiative transfer, clouds, and air quality.