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Lutjewad: Coastal Precision in a Shifting Atmosphere
Strategic atmospheric infrastructure at the edge of land and sea At the northern edge of the Netherlands, where the mainland meets the Wadden Sea, lies the Lutjewad measurement station – an essential node in the national and European system for atmospheric monitoring. While modest in appearance, its scientific impact is far-reaching. Lutjewad is one of…
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Helicopter-based measurements underway in CAINA campaign
One of the key components of the CAINA campaign has begun at the northern measurement site in Lutjewad: airborne cloud observations using the ACTOS platform, operated by Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS). ACTOS is mounted beneath a low-flying helicopter and collects data directly from within and around cloud layers, offering researchers a rare opportunity to observe cloud processes…
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Wildfire Smoke Detected Across the Netherlands: Local Events with National Atmospheric Impact
Following an extended dry period in the Netherlands, the risk of wildfires has significantly increased. On 3 April 2025, a wildfire broke out near Ede, and on 12 April another fire ignited near Drunen—both caused by exceptionally dry conditions this spring. These are not isolated incidents. In fact, prolonged dry spells are becoming more common,…