As we reported earlier in this blog, we participated in the airborne field campaign HALO-(AC)³ In March and April 2022. The goal of the campaign was to improve the understanding of the airmasses transformation when transported into or out of the Arctic. Two types of airmass transports were of particular interest: First, moist and warm […]
Weather conditions during the HALO-(AC)³ campaign Weiterlesen »
The goal of the HALO-(AC)3 campaign is to gain a better understanding of the air mass transformations within a Warm Air Intrusion (WAI) and Cold Air Outbreak (CAO). During a WAI, warm and moist air is transported into the Arctic. During a CAO cold and dry air is transported out of the Arctic. On the 11th of
Warm Air Intrusion and Atmospheric River event opened the HALO-(AC)3 campaign Weiterlesen »
What a successful day! P5, P6 and HALO had their first joint research flight on Sunday! If you ask yourself “What is HALO? And what is special about a joint flight?” then read on… First, let’s start with something you already know from the previous posts: P5 and P6 are polar aircraft, which participate in
Long-awaited first research flight: Joint adventure with three aircraft! Weiterlesen »