The first field deployment for the CPL was the Southern African Regional Science Initiative (SAFARI) campaign in southern Africa during August-September 2000. The purpose of SAFARI was to study the unique climatology of southern Africa, with particular emphasis on biomass burning and other regional emissions. During the SAFARI campaign, the CPL provided data on cloud height and structure as well as aerosol and smoke plume structure. Quantitative optical characteristics of both clouds and smoke layers were determined. The CPL data will be used in conjunction with other airborne and ground-based instrumentation, as well as satellite data, to quantify and validate the regional emissions. Data from the SAFARI campaign will be used to understand the linkages between land-atmosphere processes.
Summary of the CPL data availability for SAFARI-2000:
NOTICE: Access to CPL data is not restricted. However, we do ask that everyone read and abide by the CPL data usage policy found here: CPL data usage policy. In addition, please bear in mind that satellite teams have their own data usage policies, and they should be contacted before use or publication of validation data.
To inquire about data processing or data availability for the Safari flight 2000 data set,
