Campaigns for research in aerosol-cloud-trace gases interaction based on synergistic combination of remote sensing and in-situ techniques (ACTRIS & ICOS). 

External research groups are invited to bring their own equipment (remote sensing or in situ) in order to get completeness in the essential variables (check OPAR equipment list). Additional instruments from the users can be accommodated indoor or outdoor, as needed. Overflights with probe balloons, drones and small research aircrafts possible.

More information at:

https://www.osureunion.fr/en/observation-stations/opar/presentation/ 

The service includes:

• Administrative support to comply with internal procedures for accessing facilities (physical).

• Administrative and technical support for providing a workspace for visitors: desk space with computer and internet access, meeting rooms, kitchen and lunch room (physical).

• Administrative support for managing accommodation at Maïdo Observatory (six rooms).

• Administrative support and advice for transportation, reception and storage of equipment.

• Technical support at the facility to fulfill visitor needs and constraints related to installation, deployment and operation of equipment: power connections, remote access, storage, security constraints, internet network (physical).

• Technical support to remotely operate external research group instrumentation (remote).

• Scientific support for supervision and analysis of collected data (physical, remote).

• Unlimited observations and measurements as long as they do not interfere with other projects or instruments availability.

AVAILABILITY PERIOD: All year round except July 14th to August 15th, and December 19th to January 19th