Affiliation:
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Institut für Physik der Atmosphäre, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

Head of the Institute: Prof. Dr. Markus Rapp

Institute of Atmospheric Physics The Institute of Atmospheric Physics investigates the physics and chemistry of the global atmosphere from the Earth's surface up to the upper boundary of the middle atmosphere at about 120 km height. As an institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) we answer questions associated with atmospheric processes and with relevance to the research programmes "Aeronautics, Space, and Transportation" and "Energy" of the Helmholtz Association (HGF). Full article

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Greenhouse gas measurements over the United States 10 October 2019 After two and a half months in the USA, scientists of the DLR Institute of Atmospheric Physics have returned to Oberpfaffenhofen. They took part at the aircraft measurement campaign ACT-America, investigating greenhouse gas emissions and -transport. Full article

Climate change in the Southern Hemisphere: Ozone hole, biomass burning in Amazonas and gravity waves targeted by the German Research Aircraft HALO 11 September 2019 This collaborative measurement campaign studies the impact of gravity waves on the polar vortex over Antarctica as well as chemical and dynamical processes in the tropopause region. Full article

Airborne Lidar System Poised to Improve Accuracy of Climate Models August 2019 Researchers from the DLR Institute of Atmospheric Physics have developed a laser-based system that can be used for airborne measurements of important greenhouse gases with unprecedented accuracy and resolution. The new system might even be useful for monitoring trace gases from space. Full article

Plate Lines accelerate wake vortex decay during final approach 15 July 2019 The DLR Institute of Atmospheric Physics works together with partners to further increase flight safety. So-called Plate Lines, which shall accelerate wake vortex decay during final approach, have been installed at Vienna International Airport. The evaluation of first measurements of the three lidars is promising. Full article

Climate impacts of clouds from aircraft condensation trails can triple by 2050 15 July 2019 Global air traffic is expected to quadruple by 2050 compared to 2006. The predicted strong increase in air traffic volume could triple the climate impact of contrail cirrus. Full article

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