Long-term observations of the background aerosol at Cabauw, The Netherlands

Long-term measurements of PM2.5 mass concentrations and aerosol particle size distributions from 2008 to 2015, as well as hygroscopicity measurements conducted over one year (2008–2009) at Cabauw, The Netherlands, are compiled here in order to provide a comprehensive dataset for understanding the trends and annual variabilities of the...

Correction of polarization error in scanned array weather radar antennas

In this paper, the polarization error correction of dual-polarized planar scanned array weather radar in alternately transmitting and simultaneously receiving (ATSR) mode is analyzed. A method based on point correction and a method taking the complete array patterns into account are discussed. To analyze their performances, a linear error model...

Observations and modeling of fog by cloud radar and optical sensors

Fog is a significant factor affecting the public traffic because visibility is reduced to a large extent. Therefore the determination of optical visibility in fog from radar instruments has received much interest. To observe fog with radar, high frequency bands (millimeter waves) have the best option. A 35 GHz cloud radar at the Cabauw...

A theoretical accuracy analysis of dual-polarization planar phased array for meteorological applications in ATSR mode

This paper is presented as a theoretical analysis for dual-polarized planar phased array radar accuracy requirements in meteorological applications. Based on the local feature of the element pattern, a simplified linear model is developed to approximate the pattern near the beam direction. In order to evaluate the performance under different...

Correction of polarization error in scanned array weather radar antennas

In this paper, the polarization error correction of dual-polarized planar scanned array weather radar in alternately transmitting and simultaneously receiving (ATSR) mode is analyzed. A method based on point correction and a method taking the complete array patterns into account are discussed. To analyze their performances, a linear error model...

Radar observations and modeling of fog at 35 GHz

Millimeter-wave radars are becoming prevalent in fog detection because their advantages over the other in situ and remote sensing instruments. The evaluation of a millimeter-wave radar's performance as a weather remote sensing tool must rely on assessment of the physical conditions governing scattering and absorption of millimeter waves which...

Observations and modeling of fog by cloud radar and optical sensors

Fog is a significant factor affecting the public traffic because visibility is reduced to a large extent. Therefore the determination of optical visibility in fog from radar instruments has received much interest. To observe fog with radar, high frequency bands (millimeter waves) have the best option. A 35 GHz cloud radar at the Cabauw...

Climate scenarios. Monitoring and profiling with Cesar Observatory

Fijn stof ook een klimaatprobleem

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Fijn stof ook een klimaatprobleem

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Atmospheric boundary layer observations at Cabauw The Netherlands

Ground-based atmospheric remote sensing in the Netherlands: European outlook

This paper describes the contours of a Dutch monitoring and research site for climate change and related atmospheric processes. The station has large benefits for atmospheric science, both in The Netherlands and internationally. It provides a platform for collaboration in this important field, and will provide the routine observations needed to...