Recent Progress in Atmospheric Observation Research in China

Recent progress in atmospheric observation techniques,observational systems and their application in China are reviewed.According to different observational platforms,the review is presented in three sections,i.e.,satellite remote sensing(SRS),ground-based observation technologies and applications,and aircraft/balloon measurements.The section"satellite remote sensing"presents advances in SRS techniques,SRS of clouds and aerosols,and SRS of trace gases and temperature/moisture profiles.The section"groundbased observation technologies and applications"focuses on research such as lidar systems and applications,sun/sky radiometer and broadband radiation observations,weather radar and wind profilers,GPS measurements,and some new concept systems.The section"aircraft/balloon measurements"presents some newly developed aircraft-and balloon-based sounding techniques.