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Characterization of dust aerosols from ALADIN and CALIOP measurements
Rui Song
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National Centre for Earth Observation, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK
Adam Povey
National Centre for Earth Observation, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK
now at: National Centre for Earth Observation, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE4 5SP, UK
Roy G. Grainger
National Centre for Earth Observation, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK
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Short summary
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.
In our study, we explored aerosols, tiny atmospheric particles affecting the Earth's climate....
