A Ground Validation Station for the Satellite-based Atmospheric Sensor Instruments GOME and SCIAMACHY

The development of a DOAS based ground validation station for satellite based atmospheric sensor instruments GOME and SCIMACHY at the Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, is now underway. The activity has to look to the future by: — the development of co-operation with the European research community in atmospheric science contributing to the valuable infrastructure for common needs; and — a building up of the capacity of the team (through research training of students) to become a strong partner in the future.