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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-19-699-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-19-699-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Research article
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28 Jan 2026
Research article |
| 28 Jan 2026
| 28 Jan 2026
Derivation and validation of a refined dust product from Aeolus (L2A+)
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, Greece
Emmanouil Proestakis
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, Greece
Thanasis Georgiou
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, Greece
Antonis Gkikas
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, Greece
Research Centre for Atmospheric Physics and Climatology, Academy of Athens, Athens, 10680, Greece
Eleni Marinou
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, Greece
Peristera Paschou
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, Greece
Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Kalliopi Artemis Voudouri
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, Greece
Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Athanasios Tsikerdekis
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), de Bilt, the Netherlands
David P. Donovan
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), de Bilt, the Netherlands
Gerd-Jan van Zadelhoff
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), de Bilt, the Netherlands
Angela Benedetti
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), Shinfield Park, Reading RG2 9AX, UK
Holger Baars
Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS), Leipzig, Germany
Athena Augusta Floutsi
Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS), Leipzig, Germany
Nikos Benas
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), de Bilt, the Netherlands
Martin Stengel
Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), Offenbach, Germany
Christian Retscher
European Space Agency (ESA/ESRIN), 00044 Frascati, Italy
Edward Malina
European Space Agency (ESA/ESRIN), 00044 Frascati, Italy
Vassilis Amiridis
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, Greece
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Short summary
The Aeolus satellite's lidar system had limitations in detecting certain atmospheric layers and distinguishing between aerosol and cloud types. To improve accuracy, a new dust detection product was developed. By combining data from various sources and validating it with ground-based measurements, this enhanced product performs better than the original. It helps improve dust transport models and weather predictions, making it a valuable tool for atmospheric monitoring and forecasting.
The Aeolus satellite's lidar system had limitations in detecting certain atmospheric layers and...
