Services

Training through hands-on operation of instruments and data analysis. The service applies to aerosol remote sensing, cloud remote sensing and aerosol in-situ measurement techniques and variables as defined in ACTRIS. 

The service includes:
·        Hands-on training for operation and calibration of instruments
·        Training for setting up data processing environments
·        Training for using advanced processing algorithms (NATALI, GRASP)

Short and long-term experimental Cal/Val campaigns at RADO premises, using RADO’s infrastructure and user’s own instrumentation. The infrastructure at RADO combines ACTRIS compliant aerosol remote sensing, cloud remote sensing and aerosol in-situ instrumentation, along with complementary measurements for meteorological parameters and radiation. Additional instruments from the users can be accommodated indoor or outdoor, as needed. Overflights with small research aircrafts possible.

Short and long-term experimental campaigns at RADO premises, using RADO’s infrastructure and user’s own instrumentation. The infrastructure at RADO combines ACTRIS compliant aerosol remote sensing, cloud remote sensing and aerosol in-situ instrumentation, along with complementary measurements for meteorological parameters and radiation. Additional instruments from the users can be accommodated indoor or outdoor, as needed.

Synergistic observation of aerosol and trace gases with in-situ and remote sensing techniques, meteorology and radiation (ICOS/INGOS/ACTRIS synergy); Intercomparisons with operational instruments (reporting data to worldwide networks and programmes as WMO-GAW, NDACC, etc); study of atmospheric composition in pristine conditions and with desert dust influences; support in specific campaigns to study atmosphere in remote high mountain conditions, for example to study NPF, desert dust aerosols, transatlantic transport, etc.

Calibration of photometers in terms of Langley procedures in pristine conditions (a certificate will be provided) and comparison of photometers with reference instrument enabling improvements and optimization of them. 

LOCATION: Italy, S. Pietro Capofiume (Bologna)