Atmosphere Research over Southern Africa & Indian Ocean (ARSAIO)

RESEARCH THEMES

Action:3 Stratosphere-troposphere interactions: ozone, water vapor, aerosols and UV radiations variability and change  
French coordinator Prof. Hassan BENCHERIF LACy, Reunion Island
SA coordinator Prof. Venkataraman SIVAKUMAR UKZN, Durban

GDRI-2: 2014-2017 perspectives

This action aims to coordinate research activities on:  

  • Ozone measurements and variability over South Africa and in Southern Hemisphere region
  • Middle atmosphere dynamics and thermal structure using different in-situ (LiDAR and RADAR) and Space-borne data
  • Characterization of different atmosphere measurements (temperature, water-vapour, aerosol, etc.,) at different locations
  • Use, adaptation and applicability of the Trend-Run model on long-term SAWS observational data and address climatic trends/atmosperic forcings
  • Link and relationship between ozone and surface UV radiations added to health impacts
  • Climatolgocial studies on Aerosol and cirrus cloud using LIDAR observations from SA (Pretoria and Durban) and Reunion