Aerosols and Clouds

The Aerosols and Clouds research group studies the indirect climate effects of aerosol particles: the role of aerosols in cloud formation, aerosol-cloud processes, and the microphysical properties of clouds. The group conducts field and laboratory measurements as well as develops computational modeling methods. A key area of field activities is the development and use of UAV measurement systems, along with ground-based remote sensing measurements.

The group maintains and develops the Cloudnet data portal related to the Aerosols, Clouds and Trace gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS) and is responsible for cloud remote sensing measurements in Pallas Atmosphere-Ecosystem Supersite.