The WMO GAW Aerosol Lidar Observation Network (GALION): Overview and Coordinated Support Activities for satellite validation, and volcanic plumes, dust, and smoke monitoring

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Issue		EPJ Web Conf. Volume 362, 2026 31^st International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 31) Held Together with the 22^nd Coherent Laser Radar Conference (CLRC 22)


Article Number		10007
Number of page(s)		2
Section		Airborne Lidar Investigations, Large Scale Field Experiments, and Synergistic Use of Lidar and Other Instruments
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202636210007
Published online		09 April 2026

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