Ground-based networks for profiling the Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) are at the core of PROBE. Within the last decade, we have seen a rapid development of a variety of different networks, in Europe as well as worldwide. The role of PROBE is to not only to inform the public and the science community about these networks, but also to act as a mediator between the network initiatives. This mediator role should lead to a harmonized use of the same instruments in different networks and to a fruitful knowledge exchange.
To fulfill the objectives, WG3 and WG4 consult and communicate with instrument manufacturers, national and European weather institutions (e.g. EUMETNET E-PROFILE), research infrastructures (e.g. ACTRIS) and environmental agencies for universal solutions. Links with the WMO community (WMO Paris RDP, WWRP DAOS) and with international observational campaigns (FESSTVaL) have been established.
First results to address these objectives have been published in a joint WG3/4 document (Link).
Currently, the following task groups are coordinating research on networks and their instruments.
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The joint document is structured in chapters that can be individually downloaded.
Chapter 2
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