An overview of the first decade of Polly<sup>NET</sup>: an emerging network of automated Raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profiling
A global vertically resolved aerosol data set covering more than 10 years of observations at more than 20 measurement sites distributed from 63° N to 52° S and 72° W to 124° E has been achieved within the Raman and polarization lidar network Polly<sup>NET</sup>. This network consists...
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H. Baars T. Kanitz T. Kanitz R. Engelmann D. Althausen B. Heese M. Komppula J. Preißler J. Preißler M. Tesche M. Tesche A. Ansmann U. Wandinger J.-H. Lim J. Y. Ahn I. S. Stachlewska V. Amiridis E. Marinou E. Marinou P. Seifert J. Hofer A. Skupin F. Schneider S. Bohlmann A. Foth A. Foth S. Bley A. Pfüller A. Pfüller E. Giannakaki H. Lihavainen Y. Viisanen R. K. Hooda R. K. Hooda S. N. Pereira D. Bortoli F. Wagner F. Wagner I. Mattis L. Janicka K. M. Markowicz P. Achtert P. Achtert P. Artaxo T. Pauliquevis R. A. F. Souza V. P. Sharma P. G. van Zyl J. P. Beukes J. Sun E. G. Rohwer R. Deng R.-E. Mamouri R.-E. Mamouri F. Zamorano |
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H. Baars T. Kanitz T. Kanitz R. Engelmann D. Althausen B. Heese M. Komppula J. Preißler J. Preißler M. Tesche M. Tesche A. Ansmann U. Wandinger J.-H. Lim J. Y. Ahn I. S. Stachlewska V. Amiridis E. Marinou E. Marinou P. Seifert J. Hofer A. Skupin F. Schneider S. Bohlmann A. Foth A. Foth S. Bley A. Pfüller A. Pfüller E. Giannakaki H. Lihavainen Y. Viisanen R. K. Hooda R. K. Hooda S. N. Pereira D. Bortoli F. Wagner F. Wagner I. Mattis L. Janicka K. M. Markowicz P. Achtert P. Achtert P. Artaxo T. Pauliquevis R. A. F. Souza V. P. Sharma P. G. van Zyl J. P. Beukes J. Sun E. G. Rohwer R. Deng R.-E. Mamouri R.-E. Mamouri F. Zamorano An overview of the first decade of Polly<sup>NET</sup>: an emerging network of automated Raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profiling Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics |
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H. Baars T. Kanitz T. Kanitz R. Engelmann D. Althausen B. Heese M. Komppula J. Preißler J. Preißler M. Tesche M. Tesche A. Ansmann U. Wandinger J.-H. Lim J. Y. Ahn I. S. Stachlewska V. Amiridis E. Marinou E. Marinou P. Seifert J. Hofer A. Skupin F. Schneider S. Bohlmann A. Foth A. Foth S. Bley A. Pfüller A. Pfüller E. Giannakaki H. Lihavainen Y. Viisanen R. K. Hooda R. K. Hooda S. N. Pereira D. Bortoli F. Wagner F. Wagner I. Mattis L. Janicka K. M. Markowicz P. Achtert P. Achtert P. Artaxo T. Pauliquevis R. A. F. Souza V. P. Sharma P. G. van Zyl J. P. Beukes J. Sun E. G. Rohwer R. Deng R.-E. Mamouri R.-E. Mamouri F. Zamorano |
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An overview of the first decade of Polly<sup>NET</sup>: an emerging network of automated Raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profiling |
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An overview of the first decade of Polly<sup>NET</sup>: an emerging network of automated Raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profiling |
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An overview of the first decade of Polly<sup>NET</sup>: an emerging network of automated Raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profiling |
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An overview of the first decade of Polly<sup>NET</sup>: an emerging network of automated Raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profiling |
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An overview of the first decade of Polly<sup>NET</sup>: an emerging network of automated Raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profiling |
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overview of the first decade of polly<sup>net</sup>: an emerging network of automated raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profiling |
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Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics |
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A global vertically resolved aerosol data set covering more than 10 years of
observations at more than 20 measurement sites distributed from 63° N
to 52° S and 72° W to 124° E has been achieved within
the Raman and polarization lidar network Polly<sup>NET</sup>. This network
consists of portable, remote-controlled multiwavelength-polarization-Raman
lidars (Polly) for automated and continuous 24/7 observations of clouds and
aerosols. Polly<sup>NET</sup> is an independent, voluntary, and scientific
network. All Polly lidars feature a standardized instrument design with
different capabilities ranging from single wavelength to multiwavelength
systems, and now apply unified calibration, quality control, and data
analysis. The observations are processed in near-real time without manual
intervention, and are presented online at <a href="http://polly.tropos.de/"target="_blank">http://polly.tropos.de/</a>. The paper
gives an overview of the observations on four continents and two research
vessels obtained with eight Polly systems. The specific aerosol types at
these locations (mineral dust, smoke, dust-smoke and other dusty mixtures,
urban haze, and volcanic ash) are identified by their Ångström
exponent, lidar ratio, and depolarization ratio. The vertical aerosol
distribution at the Polly<sup>NET</sup> locations is discussed on the basis of
more than 55 000 automatically retrieved 30 min particle backscatter
coefficient profiles at 532 nm as this operating wavelength is available for
all Polly lidar systems. A seasonal analysis of measurements at selected
sites revealed typical and extraordinary aerosol conditions as well as
seasonal differences. These studies show the potential of Polly<sup>NET</sup>
to support the establishment of a global aerosol climatology that covers the
entire troposphere.</p> |
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doaj-2e696362672a40af8e96b38461a4af512020-11-24T23:46:52ZengCopernicus PublicationsAtmospheric Chemistry and Physics1680-73161680-73242016-04-01165111513710.5194/acp-16-5111-2016An overview of the first decade of Polly<sup>NET</sup>: an emerging network of automated Raman-polarization lidars for continuous aerosol profilingH. Baars0T. Kanitz1T. Kanitz2R. Engelmann3D. Althausen4B. Heese5M. Komppula6J. Preißler7J. Preißler8M. Tesche9M. Tesche10A. Ansmann11U. Wandinger12J.-H. Lim13J. Y. Ahn14I. S. Stachlewska15V. Amiridis16E. Marinou17E. Marinou18P. Seifert19J. Hofer20A. Skupin21F. Schneider22S. Bohlmann23A. Foth24A. Foth25S. Bley26A. Pfüller27A. Pfüller28E. Giannakaki29H. Lihavainen30Y. Viisanen31R. K. Hooda32R. K. Hooda33S. N. Pereira34D. Bortoli35F. Wagner36F. Wagner37I. Mattis38L. Janicka39K. M. Markowicz40P. Achtert41P. Achtert42P. Artaxo43T. Pauliquevis44R. A. F. Souza45V. P. Sharma46P. G. van Zyl47J. P. Beukes48J. Sun49E. G. Rohwer50R. Deng51R.-E. Mamouri52R.-E. Mamouri53F. Zamorano54Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germanynow at: European Space Agency, ESTEC, Noordwijk, the NetherlandsLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyFinnish Meteorological Institute, Kuopio, FinlandÉvora University, Institute for Earth Sciences, Évora, Portugalnow at: Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies, School of Physics, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, IrelandDepartment for Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry, and Department of Meteorology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Swedennow at: School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UKLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyNational Institute of Environmental Research, Incheon, Republic of KoreaNational Institute of Environmental Research, Incheon, Republic of KoreaInstitute of Geophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, PolandIAASARS, National Observatory of Athens, Athens, GreeceIAASARS, National Observatory of Athens, Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Atmospheric Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GreeceLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyLeipzig Institute for Meteorology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, GermanyLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, GermanyFinnish Meteorological Institute, Kuopio, FinlanddeceasedFinnish Meteorological Institute, Kuopio, FinlandFinnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, FinlandFinnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, FinlandFinnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, FinlandThe Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, IndiaÉvora University, Institute for Earth Sciences, Évora, PortugalÉvora University, Institute for Earth Sciences, Évora, PortugalÉvora University, Institute for Earth Sciences, Évora, PortugalHohenpeißenberg Meteorological Observatory, Deutscher Wetterdienst, Hohenpeißenberg, GermanyHohenpeißenberg Meteorological Observatory, Deutscher Wetterdienst, Hohenpeißenberg, GermanyInstitute of Geophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, PolandInstitute of Geophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, PolandDepartment for Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry, and Department of Meteorology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Swedennow at: School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UKInstitute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilDepartment of Biological Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo at Diadema, Diadema, BrazilCoordination of Meteorology, University of the State of Amazonas, Manaus, BrazilThe Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, IndiaUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South AfricaUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South AfricaKey Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry of CMA, Institute of Atmospheric Composition, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, Beijing, ChinaPhysics Department, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South AfricaSchool of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, ChinaIAASARS, National Observatory of Athens, Athens, GreeceCyprus University of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Limassol, CyprusLaboratory of Atmospheric Research, University of Magallanes, Punta Arenas, ChileA global vertically resolved aerosol data set covering more than 10 years of observations at more than 20 measurement sites distributed from 63° N to 52° S and 72° W to 124° E has been achieved within the Raman and polarization lidar network Polly<sup>NET</sup>. This network consists of portable, remote-controlled multiwavelength-polarization-Raman lidars (Polly) for automated and continuous 24/7 observations of clouds and aerosols. Polly<sup>NET</sup> is an independent, voluntary, and scientific network. All Polly lidars feature a standardized instrument design with different capabilities ranging from single wavelength to multiwavelength systems, and now apply unified calibration, quality control, and data analysis. The observations are processed in near-real time without manual intervention, and are presented online at <a href="http://polly.tropos.de/"target="_blank">http://polly.tropos.de/</a>. The paper gives an overview of the observations on four continents and two research vessels obtained with eight Polly systems. The specific aerosol types at these locations (mineral dust, smoke, dust-smoke and other dusty mixtures, urban haze, and volcanic ash) are identified by their Ångström exponent, lidar ratio, and depolarization ratio. The vertical aerosol distribution at the Polly<sup>NET</sup> locations is discussed on the basis of more than 55 000 automatically retrieved 30 min particle backscatter coefficient profiles at 532 nm as this operating wavelength is available for all Polly lidar systems. A seasonal analysis of measurements at selected sites revealed typical and extraordinary aerosol conditions as well as seasonal differences. These studies show the potential of Polly<sup>NET</sup> to support the establishment of a global aerosol climatology that covers the entire troposphere.</p>https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/16/5111/2016/acp-16-5111-2016.pdf |