This data is used to compare the aerosol model with real observations, as well as to test the software performances. Validation of the retrieved aerosol type from lidar is made based on backtrajectory analysis, in situ (aerosol mass spectrometry) and column measurements (sun photometry).
This data will be used in the advanced testing phase. Blind tests will be applied using data provided by selected ACTRIS lidar stations.
Calipso data were used to build up the ESA EARLINET Calipso database, one of the sources for blind tests applied to our software. Aerosol intensive optical properties in this database were considered reference to validate our aerosol model. A selection of 57 cases was also used to assess the individual performances of the ANNs. Aerosol classification is made from Calipso data products together with FLEXPART column sensitivity maps.
GADS was used to collect the microphysical properties of the different aerosol components in our aerosol model, such as water soluble, insoluble, soot, mineral (nucleation, accumulation, coarse), sulfates, sea salt (accumulation, coarse).
OPAC was used to build the pure aerosol types as an internal mixture of typical components which do not interact physically or chemically, having different mixing ratios. Also, it was used to simulate the variability of the optical properties with humidity.
Download the pre-compiled software using the link below. This version works under 64-bit versions of Windows. To run the application simply unzip the archive and run "natali.exe". It's important to keep the folder structure as it is provided (Do not rename, move or delete any files delivered with the software).
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Download the Python source code using the link below. This version works under 64-bit versions of Windows. To run the application simply unzip the archive and run "natali.py", after you make sure you have all the required Python modules installed on your system. The required Python modules are described in the user guide. It's important to keep the folder structure as it is provided (Do not rename, move or delete any files delivered with the software).
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