Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory
Location
- Main site: 16.870°N 24.870°W 30 m a.s.l.
- Aerosol and cloud remote sensing site: 16.878°N 24.995°W 25 m a.s.l.
Type
Observational platform
Country
Germany
Hosting institute
- Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS)
Contacts
-
Khanneh Wadinga Fomba
Facility PI -
Holger Baars
PI deputy -
Annett Skupin
PI deputy
Description
Observational platform, marine site in the tropical Atlantic and Saharan dust outflow region
Components
| Component type | Labelling status | PIs |
|---|---|---|
| Reactive trace gases in situ measurements | Labelling opened | Unknown |
| Aerosol in situ measurements | Planned for 2023 | Unknown |
| Cloud remote sensing | Planned for 2023 | Unknown |
| Aerosol remote sensing | Submitted in February 2024 | Annett Skupin |