Articles | Volume 17, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-17-2521-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-17-2521-2024
Research article
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26 Apr 2024
Research article |  | 26 Apr 2024

Characterization of dust aerosols from ALADIN and CALIOP measurements

Rui Song, Adam Povey, and Roy G. Grainger

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CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 Aerosol Profile, V4-21 NASA/LARC/SD/ASDC https://doi.org/10.5067/CALIOP/CALIPSO/CAL_LID_L2_05kmAPro-Standard-V4-21

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In our study, we explored aerosols, tiny atmospheric particles affecting the Earth's climate. Using data from two lidar-equipped satellites, ALADIN and CALIOP, we examined a 2020 Saharan dust event. The newer ALADIN's results aligned with CALIOP's. By merging their data, we corrected CALIOP's discrepancies, enhancing the dust event depiction. This underscores the significance of advanced satellite instruments in aerosol research. Our findings pave the way for upcoming satellite missions.