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EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 362, 2026
31st International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 31) Held Together with the 22nd Coherent Laser Radar Conference (CLRC 22)
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| Article Number | 08010 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Current and Future Space Lidar Missions | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202636208010 | |
| Published online | 09 April 2026 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202636208010
Introduction of stratospheric aerosol features in EarthCARE's aerosol classification model
Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS) Permoserstrafle 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Published online: 9 April 2026
Abstract
The extension of the Hybrid End-To-End Aerosol Classification (HETEAC) model with respect to stratospheric targets is presented. The methodology follows the HETEAC approach, i.e., a suitable set of basic feature types is defined to allow for scattering calculations. The most appropriate microphysical representation is selected based on the agreement between optical properties derived from scattering calculations and ground-based lidar observations. The extended HETEAC model (2.0), considers stratospheric features such as sulfate, volcanic ash, and smoke particles and also polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs). HETEAC 2.0 ensures consistency with the CALIPSO (Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations) approach, which is of great importance for the harmonization of long-term satellite records.
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