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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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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

DLR scientists back from the Arctic 20 May 2019 Three scientists from the DLR Institute of Atmospheric Physics are back in Oberpfaffenhofen after 4.5 weeks in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. There they participated in the airborne campaign AFLUX, which focused on physical processes in the Arctic atmospheric boundary layer. Full article

Alternative fuels reduce climate impact of contrail cirrus 20 March 2019 Fewer soot particles in the exhaust plumes of airplanes reduces ice crystal formation and the climate impact of the resulting contrail cirrus. The results are an important contribution towards the discussion on the use of alternative fuels, new combustor technology and climate-optimized routing. Full article

Vice president of the Bundestag visits the Institute of Atmospheric Physics 29 January 2019 On the occasion of her visit to the DLR site Oberpfaffenhofen vice president of the Bundestag Claudia Roth (Bündnis90/Die Grünen) also visited the Institute of Atmospheric Physics. Ms Roth has been well informed on the institute’s climate research ... Full article

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