ATMO-ACCESS hybrid autumn schools on “sensors and drones in atmospheric sciences” have been successfully concluded

ATMO-ACCESS promotes innovative training and educational initiatives focused on atmospheric research infrastructures. To secure the future of European atmospheric facilities, it is vital that emerging researchers gain the expertise and skills necessary to utilize essential tools for their work. From November 11 to 15, 2024, two hybrid Training Schools were held simultaneously. The first, hosted by EMPA in Switzerland, concentrated on the operation and scientific use of sensor systems for ground-based applications in urban and remote settings. The second, organized by the Cyprus Institute in Cyprus with the support of the H2020 Teaming Project EMME-CARE, and the Horizon Europe project Edu4Climate, focused on the deployment of drones for atmospheric research.

More than 20 participants from 17 different countries including non-EU countries such as Lebanon, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Nigeria and Brazil attended the trainings. Some students were supported by ATMO-ACCESS TNA programme.

The two courses were running in parallel and were inter-connected in hybrid mode. In this way, participants had the unique chance to learn more from the two schools and their specificities.

Participants in Cyprus remotely connected to a presentation at EMPA.
Participants in Cyprus taking part to the visit of the drone airport
Participants at EMPA assembling sensors for measurements of air pollutants, which they took home for installation.
Participants at EMPA installing the sensors at the roof of one of the Swiss National Network station for calibration and intercomparison.

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