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Airborne Pollen Observed by PollyXT Raman Lidar at Finokalia, Crete

  • Shang Xiaoxia,
  • Bohlmann Stephanie,
  • Filioglou Maria,
  • Giannakaki Elina,
  • Pitkänen Mikko R.A.,
  • Saarto Annika,
  • Amiridis Vassilis,
  • Kanakidou Maria,
  • Komppula Mika

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202023702005
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 237
p. 02005

Abstract

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In order to document and study airborne pollen in the Mediterranean region, a pollen measurement campaign was performed during February-May 2018, at the Finokalia station in Crete. A ground-based multi-wavelength Raman polarization lidar PollyXT performed continuous measurements, together with a Hirst-type Burkard pollen sampler. The optical properties of pollen layers with presence of airborne pollen are retrieved and presented. Dust-free condition is applied for pollen study, using the dust models.