Rising above the flat Dutch polder landscape near the village of Cabauw stands one of Europe’s most important atmospheric observatories. The Cabauw Atmospheric Research Station has been observing the atmosphere and underlying surface for decades. Its most recognizable feature is a slender 213-metre meteorological tower, built in the early 1970s to probe the atmosheric boundary layer with in-situ measurements. Currently, the site is equipped with a dense collection of instruments that continuously monitor wind, temperature, humidity, radiation, aerosols, clouds, and greenhouse gases. Together, they provide a detailed picture of how the atmosphere behaves over time — how air mixes, how clouds form, how pollutants disperse, and how energy flows between the land and the atmosphere.

The tour starts with a short introduction, explaining the concept and context of Cabauw atmospheric observational site, its objectives, and providing an overview of the measurements that are being performed there. After that, we will guide you through some of the specific measurements fields such as the baseline radiation network, energy balance terrain, automated weather station, and remote sensing sub-site. At each measurement field, we will provide insights into the research objectives and on the specific measurements that are being performed.

Registration & payment (within the conference registration) is required for participation.

Please find more details at:
https://www.ems2026.eu/programme/excursions.html#excursion1