Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
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Articles | Volume 19, issue 10
Articles | Volume 19, issue 10
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-19-3291-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-19-3291-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 19, issue 10
Research article
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22 May 2026
Research article |  | 22 May 2026

Detection of embedded contrails in airborne lidar measurements

Mahshad Soleimanpour, Torsten Seelig, Silke Groß, and Matthias Tesche

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Aviation affects the climate not only through carbon dioxide emissions but also by producing contrails that can alter the properties of natural cirrus clouds and influence the Earth's energy balance. In this study, we used detailed airborne laser measurements to detect contrails forming inside these clouds. We developed an automated method to identify and measure them, showing where they occur and providing a reliable way to monitor their climate impact without requiring flight data.
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