EarthCARE’s atmospheric lidar is an advanced light detection and ranging system designed to measure the vertical profile of aerosols and clouds in Earth’s atmosphere. By emitting light pulses and analysing the reflected signals, EarthCARE’s lidar can precisely provide the distribution and properties of aerosols and clouds.

This includes their altitude, thickness and detailed optical properties and aerosol type. This information is crucial for improving climate models and understanding the role of aerosols and clouds in Earth’s energy balance.

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