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Institute of Atmospheric Physics
Affiliation: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Institut für Physik der Atmosphäre, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
Prof. Dr. Markus Rapp
Head of the Institute
, Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling
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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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