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The study focuses on the performance and lessons from several years of automated temperature and humidity lidar measurements.

April 16, 2026Open Access

Highlights of and Lessons Learned in Several Years of Automated Thermodynamic Raman Lidar Measurements

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The study focuses on the performance and lessons from several years of automated temperature and humidity lidar measurements.
Utilized automated Raman lidar technology developed at the University of Hohenheim.
Conducted measurements in various field campaigns, including maritime settings.
Developed improved versions of the original lidar for enhanced performance.
Documented successful operation of ARTHUS lidar in diverse locations since 2018.
Identified key insights and improvements from multiple field campaigns.
Produced three additional advanced automated lidars for better atmospheric observations.

Abstract

We will discuss highlights and present lessons learned in several years of measurements of automated temperature and humidity lidars. ARTHUS (Atmospheric Raman Temperaure and HUmidity Sounder) was developed at University of Hohenheim. This eye-safe lidar participated since spring 2018 worldwide successfully in several field campaigns – among others on a ship in the Caribbean. Furthermore, three additional automated Raman lidars based on ARTHUS but with even improved performances were built by the company Purple Pulse Lidar Systems (PPLS).

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