Technical Assistance for EarthCARE related research activities in combination with the A-LIFE field experiment

Project: Research funding

Project Details

Abstract

EarthCARE aims at improving our understanding of aerosol/cloud interactions on the global scale by providing accurate vertical distributions of key aerosol and cloud properties, in order to assess their impact on the Earth’s radiative budget and climate.
AcronymA-CARE
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date1/01/1931/05/20

Collaborative partners

  • University of Vienna
  • Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) (lead)
  • Leibniz-Institut für Troposphärenforschung
  • National Observatory of Athens

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 13 - Climate Action