Towards an instrumental harmonization in the framework of LALINET: dataset of technical specifications

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Guerrero-Rascado, J. L. ; Landulfo, E. ; Antuna, J. C. ; Barbosa, H. M. J. ; Barja, B. ; Bastidas, A. E. ; Bedoya, A. E. ; da Costa, R. ; Estevan, R. ; Forno, R. N. ; Gouveia, D. A. ; Jimenez, C. ; Larroza, G. ; Lopes, F. J. S. ; Montilla-Rosero, E. ; Moreira, G. A. ; Nakaema, W. M. ; Nisperuza, D. ; Otero, L. ; Pallotta, J. V. ; Papandrea, S. ; Pawelko, E. ; Quel, E. J. ; Ristori, P. ; Rodrigues, P. F. ; Salvador, J. ; Sanchez, M. F. ; Silva, A. ; Singh, UN ; Pappalardo, G

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: LIDAR TECHNOLOGIES, TECHNIQUES, AND MEASUREMENTS FOR ATMOSPHERIC REMOTE SENSING X; v. 9246, p. 14-pg., 2014-01-01.

Abstract

The Latin American Lidar Network (LALINET) is the aerosol lidar network operating over South America. LALINET is now an operative network performing a schedule of routine measurements and, currently, is composed by 9 stations distributed over South America. The main objective of LALINET is to generate a consistent and statistically relevant database to enhance the understanding of the particle distribution over the continent and its direct and indirect influence on climate. The creation of an un-biased spatiotemporal database requires a throughout review of the network on two pillars: instrumentation and data processing. Because most of the LALINET systems are not series-produced instruments and, therefore, present large differences in configuration and capabilities, attempts for network harmonization and, consequently, optimization are mandatory. In this study a review of the current instrumental status of all LALINET systems is done and analyzed in detail in order to assess the potential performance of the network and to detect networking weaknesses. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 08/58104-8 - Narrowing the uncertainties on aerosol and climate changes in São Paulo State: NUANCES-SPS
• Grantee: Maria de Fátima Andrade
• Support Opportunities: Research Program on Global Climate Change - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/21087-7 - LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): improvements of aerosol monitoring in the framework of LALINET
• Grantee: Eduardo Landulfo
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International