The Potential of GRASP/GARRLiC Retrievals for Dust Aerosol Model Evaluation: Case Study during the PreTECT Campaign

We use the Generalized Retrieval of Aerosol Surface Properties algorithm (GRASP) to compare with dust concentration profiles derived from NMME-DREAM model for a specific episode. The GRASP provides possibility deriving columnar and vertically-resolved aerosol properties combination lidar sun-photometer observations. Herein, we apply analysis Saharan outburst observed during “PREparatory: does TriboElectrification affect our ClimaTe” campaign (PreTECT) that took place at North coast Crete, Finokalia ACTRIS station. column-averaged vertically resolved microphysical optical particles. retrieved are compared modeled model. To strengthen results, POlarization-LIdar PHOtometer Networking method (POLIPHON). A strong underestimation maximum is reported differences between retrievals indicate high potential future studies evaluation.