Integrated Ground-Based Observing Systems

CHAPTER I: Basic Instrumentation and Integration TechniquesI.1 Passive radiometric systems (D. Cimini and E. R. Westwater.)I.2 RADAR systems (M. Montopoli and F. S. Marzano)I.3 LIDAR and Ceilometer systems (V. Rizi)I.4 SODAR and RASS-Wind Profiler Radar Systems (L. Bianco)I.5 Integration of Measurements and Methods (D. Cimini)CHAPTER II: ApplicationsIII.1 Observations of microphysical cloud properties with ground-based remote sensing instruments (H. Russchenberg)III.2 Understanding aviation meteorology and weather hazards with ground-based observations (C. Pagé)III.3 Ground-based observing sites for atmospheric chemistry and composition (S. De Cesari)III.4 Applications to volcanic risks monitoring (F. Marzano)III.5 Integrated ground-based observation system for boundary layer observation (S. Argentini and I. Pietroni)III.6 Use of ground-based remote sensors in air quality monitoring and prediction (J. Wilczak)III.7 Satellite data calibration/validation with ground-based observing systems (P. Antonelli)III.8 Boundary layer observations during the African Monsoon from ground based instrumentation (B. Pospichal and S. Crewell)III.9 Technology Transfer to Business and Industries (G. Frederick)