First comparative campaign with HALO research aircraft (HALO‑South)

EULIAA’s novel atmospheric lidar system took part in a first comparative measurement campaign with the HALO research aircraft during the HALO‑South mission.
On 20 August 2025, HALO overflew IAP Kühlungsborn while EULIAA lidars and radars operated from the ground, enabling combined airborne and ground‑based observations of atmospheric dynamics and aerosols.
Despite vacation season, the team rapidly prepared the instruments; the resulting dataset will be used to verify lidar performance and to obtain a multi‑dimensional view of atmospheric processes.