ALADIN-2 Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Global wind profiles (single line-of-sight) for an improved weather prediction.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Atmospheric Laser Doppler Instrument - 2
Status
Proposed
Instrument Agencies
ESA
Maturity
Medium Heritage
Instrument Type
Lidars
Geometry
TBD
Instrument Technology
Doppler lidar
Sampling
TBD
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
UV (~0.01 µm - ~0.40 µm)

Instrument Missions

EPS-Aeolus - EUMETSAT Polar System - Aeolus (2034 - 2044)

Instrument Measurements

CategoryParameter
AerosolsAerosol Extinction / Backscatter (column/profile)
Atmospheric WindsWind profile (vertical)
Cloud particle properties and profileCloud optical depth
Cloud type, amount and cloud top temperatureCloud top height
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