EPJ Web of Conferences (Jan 2018)

Long term lidar measurements of aerosol properties over thessaloniki

  • Siomos Nikolaos,
  • Voudouri Kalliopi A.,
  • Giannakaki Eleni,
  • Amiridis Vasilis,
  • Filioglou Maria,
  • Papayannis Alexandros,
  • Balis Dimitris S.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201817605033
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 176
p. 05033

Abstract

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In this study we present some first results on the potential of 15 years of lidar measurements over the lidar station of Thessaloniki to compile a climatology of the aerosol properties for the period 2001-2015. This is examined on a monthly, seasonal and annual basis. Both the profile structure and the columnar properties of the aerosol extinction and backscatter products are examined. The results are compared for consistency against co-located sunphotometer measurements.