Atmospheric visibility measurements at Hartheim Forest Research Site (DE-Har) from 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 [L2]

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Authors: Andreas Christen, Thomas Plapp, Dirk Schindler
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Abstract

Quality controlled and gap-filled continuous atmospheric visibility data (Meteorological Observable Range MOR) measured above the forest canopy on a tower at Hartheim Forest Research Site (ICOS Associate Ecosystem Site DE-Har, UFR Code: HARTHM, 7.59814ºE, 47.93391ºN, 201 m) using an a forward scatter system (CS125, Present Weather and Visibility sensor, Campbell Scientific Inc.) operated 20 m above ground level. Quality controlled atmospheric visibility data are available and aggregated at 10min, 30min, hourly, daily, monthly and yearly resolution for the year 2025. Average, minimum and maximum visibility are provided on hourly, daily, monthly and annual scales. Hours and days with at least one minute of a visibility of less than 20, 10, 4, 2, 1, 0.5 and 0.2 km based on the WMO classes are provided on daily, monthly and annual scales. Can be used to determine frequency of fog conditions. Hours and days with at least one minute of a visibility of greater than 50 km are provided on daily, monthly and annual scales. Maximum visibility output by the CS125 is 75 km, so a value of 75 km means greater or equal 75 km. Averaged visibility accounts for values greater than 75 km with 75 km. Detailed information on gap-filled data is provided. Note: All times are provided in UTC, not local time. For more details read `HARTHM_2025_Visibility_MetaData.txt`.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atmospheric aerosols and clouds Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
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