GOA
The atmosphere as our laboratory
Measuring light, particles and clouds to forecast change and enable clean energy, GOA leads research in atmospheric optics, using advanced sensing to study aerosols, solar radiation and cloud dynamics. Their data informs climate models, air quality systems and renewable energy strategies.
Key Areas
GOA develops and deploys optical technologies to observe the atmosphere with high precision. By capturing how light interacts with particles and clouds, we generate critical data to understand climate processes, improve air quality forecasts, and optimize solar energy systems.
LIDAR and all-sky imaging
Radiometic monitoring
Aerosol and cloud modelling
Solar energy prediction
Networks
Our research is integrated into global observation efforts through active participation in international monitoring networks. These collaborations ensure the quality, comparability, and accessibility of atmospheric data across continents.
AERONET (NASA)
ACTRIS (Europe)
Leadership
Dr. Carlos Toledano
Infraestructure
Mobile and fixed stations
Remote sensing platforms
Polar deployments
Applications
Climate science
Renewable energy
Environmental policy
Public health
