RACE-ECV: Radiation closure experiments for EarthCARE validation
Funding: SBFI Switzerland
1.11.2024 – 31.10-2026
PMOD/WRC is the World solar radiation center (WMO defined as the world reference institute for solar measurements and aerosol optical depth) and after an initial invitation by ESA to participate in EarthCARE Cal/Val activities, it is proposed that PMOD/WRC in collaboration with Univ. Zurich (UZ) will join the ACROSS activity that is central for the mission.
ACROSS will be deployed in the Mediterranean. Intensive Observation Periods are foreseen for spring of 2025 and 2026 where solar radiation and aerosol instrumentation from PMOD/WRC and UZ will participate, and analysis of the results will help towards radiation closure experiments that include verification of EarthCARE products and also radiative transfer related algorithms.
For further information please contact: Dr. Stelios Kazadzis, N. Kouremeti, Α. Moustaka, A. Karanikolas