S2VSR 2023

TROPOS pyranometer network in use in the USA. Oscar Ritter reports from Oklahoma.

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OALA Blog:

Midwinter in Antarctica. (Photo: Martin Radenz, TROPOS)

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OGTAC-CC Training 2023

OGTAC-CC call for ACTRIS related training activities on organic tracers and aerosol constituents within the framework of the CAIS-ECAC

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ACTRIS ERIC

ACTRIS officially established as European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC)

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SPIN 2030

The kick-off event on 03.02.23 in the Kongresshalle Leipzig. We were there. Impressions:

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Biennal Report

Our biennial report 2020/21 is ready and can now be downloaded.

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Solidarity with Ukraine

TROPOS fully supports the declaration of solidarity of the Alliance of German Science Organisations and protests together with millions of researchers and students against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Covid-19 and the role of aerosol particles

Statement of the Working committee particulate matter (AAF)

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Position paper on COVID-19

Association for Aerosol Research: Position paper on understanding the role of aerosol particles in SARS-CoV-2 infection

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Discover - our research in pictures

Discover and learn more about the fascinating world of swimming laboratories, cloud formation and african dust in South America.

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Research profile

The Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research has a well-defined and globally unique research profile with a focus on small airborne aerosol particles and clouds. (Photo: Frédéric Batier)

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Welcome to the webpages of the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research

Research and publications

TROPOS conducts multifold studies, research projects and technologies to investigate troposheric aerosols and clouds and their interaction.

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Study

On this website you will find lecture timetables, the doctoral seminar, schools and conferences as well as topics for master themes.

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Discover

Discover and learn more about the fascinating world of swimming laboratories, cloud formation and african dust in South America.

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Leipzig,
Recent measurements at TROPOS

Recent atmospheric measurements at TROPOS

TROPOS enables the permanent observation of atmospheric parameters like aerosol pollution and cloud properties.

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Leipzig, 26.09.2023,
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OLALA - A new laboratory for atmospheric research

Optical studies on desert dust for "sharper" satellite images

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Leipzig, 07.09.2023,
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TROPOS measurement campaign on small-scale variability of sunlight in the USA successfully concluded

important climate data at the Earth’s surface for the latest satellite generations and the energy transition.

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Leipzig, 30.08.2023,
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Direct formation of sulfuric acid in the atmosphere without considering SO2

A new reaction pathway shows direct formation of sulfuric acid from reduced sulfur compounds that is particularly important at cloud edges and over the pristine oceans.

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Leipzig, 29.08.2023,
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PHILEAS: HALO takes off from Anchorage for further measurement flights

Press release of Forschungszentrum Jülich and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

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Leipzig, 07.08.2023,
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Up, up, and away with PHILEAS: LO research aircraft investigates the transport of greenhouse gases and aerosols over the Pacific Ocean

Press release by Forschungszentrum Jülich and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

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Leipzig, 28.07.2023,
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Last experiments of the Aeolus satellite for TROPOS before re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere

TROPOS involvement throughout the mission and preparations for the upcoming EarthCARE mission.

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Leipzig, 17.07.2023,
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Arctic atmosphere has become significantly moister, regional storm activity increasing

Climate researchers’ findings make magazine cover - Media release by Leipzig University

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Leipzig, 29.06.2023,
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been hanging over Germany for weeks.

New method improves detection of smoke particles in the atmosphere.

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Brussels/Leipzig, 26.04.2023,
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ACTRIS - Largest multi-site infrastructure for atmospheric research worldwide officially launched

ACTRIS (Aerosol, Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure) was established as a European research infrastructure to provide science, industry and public authorities with access to a wide range of high-quality data, technologies, services and resources, and to promote cutting-edge research and international cooperation in the field of atmospheric research.

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Leipzig, 21.02.2023,
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