PollyNET: a network of multiwavelength polarization Raman lidars

Dietrich Althausen; Ronny Engelmann; Holger Baars; Birgit Heese; Thomas Kanitz; Mika Komppula; Eleni Giannakaki; Anne Pfüller; Ana Maria Silva; Jana Preißler; Frank Wagner; Juan Luis Rascado; Sergio Pereira; Jae-Hyun Lim; Joon Young Ahn; Matthias Tesche; Iwona S. Stachlewska

doi:10.1117/12.2028921

22 October 2013 Polly^NET: a network of multiwavelength polarization Raman lidars

Dietrich Althausen, Ronny Engelmann, Holger Baars, Birgit Heese, Thomas Kanitz, Mika Komppula, Eleni Giannakaki, Anne Pfüller, Ana Maria Silva, Jana Preißler, Frank Wagner, Juan Luis Rascado, Sergio Pereira, Jae-Hyun Lim, Joon Young Ahn, Matthias Tesche, Iwona S. Stachlewska

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Proceedings Volume 8894, Lidar Technologies, Techniques, and Measurements for Atmospheric Remote Sensing IX; 88940I (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028921
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2013, Dresden, Germany

Abstract

Polly^NET is a growing global network of automatized multiwavelength polarization Raman lidars of type Polly (Althausen et al., 2009). The goal of this network is to conduct advanced remote measurements of aerosol profiles and clouds by the same type of instrument. Since 2006 this network assists the controlling and adjustment activities of Polly systems. A central facility receives the data from the Polly measurements. The observational data are displayed in terms of quicklooks at http://polly:tropos.de in near real time. In this way, the network serves as a central information platform for inquisitive scientists. Polly^NET comprises permanent stations at Leipzig (Germany), Kuopio (Finland), Evora (Portugal), Baengnyeong Island (South Korea), Stockholm (Sweden), and Warsaw (Poland). Non-permanent stations have been used during several field experiments under both urban and very remote conditions - like the Amazon rainforest. These non-permanent stations were lasting from several weeks up to one year and have been located in Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Chile, and also aboard the German research vessels Polarstern and Meteor across the Atlantic. Within Polly^NET the interaction and knowledge exchange is encouraged between the Polly operators. This includes maintenance support in system calibration procedures and distribution of latest hardware and software improvements. This presentation introduces the Polly^NET. Main features of the Polly systems will be presented as well as recent instrumental developments. Some measurement highlights achieved within Polly^NET are depicted.

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Dietrich Althausen, Ronny Engelmann, Holger Baars, Birgit Heese, Thomas Kanitz, Mika Komppula, Eleni Giannakaki, Anne Pfüller, Ana Maria Silva, Jana Preißler, Frank Wagner, Juan Luis Rascado, Sergio Pereira, Jae-Hyun Lim, Joon Young Ahn, Matthias Tesche, and Iwona S. Stachlewska "Polly^NET: a network of multiwavelength polarization Raman lidars", Proc. SPIE 8894, Lidar Technologies, Techniques, and Measurements for Atmospheric Remote Sensing IX, 88940I (22 October 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028921

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