ACTRIS - CAIS-ECAC - Aerosol In-Situ Course 2026
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ACTRIS - CAIS-ECAC - Aerosol In-Situ Course 2026
Fundamentals & Methods for Aerosol Sampling and Physical & Chemical
In-Situ Measurements
Date: Saturday March 14 to Friday March 20, 2026
Venue: National Atmospheric Observatory Kosetice, Czech Republic
Course contents & learning outcomes:
The lecture course provides fundamental knowledge in aerosol sampling & conditioning as well as methods for in-situ measurements of physical and chemical aerosol variables, covering all ACTRIS aerosol in-situ variables. Furthermore, a visit of the National Atmospheric Observatory Kosetice and hands-on training for few aerosol instruments are part of the course.
The course will be held face-to-face at the National Atmospheric Observatory Kosetice in Czech Republic. Interactive lectures will be given Sunday to Thursday from 8.00 to 17.00. After dinner, there will be time to meet for leisure activities or discuss with the lecturers.
All participants will obtain a certificate for their participation.
Target group:
The course is intended to people related to the ACTRIS aerosol in-situ measurements at the National Facilities. This could be technicians, advanced master students, doctoral students, as well as scientists. However, the course is also open to people related to CARGO-ACT, MI-TRAP, GAW, and other external (non-ACTRIS) users.
Lectures are given in English. Good communication skills in English are required.
Due to the limited accommodation in Kosetice, only 16 participants can be accepted.
Lecturers:
The course is coordinated by CAIS-ECAC. Lectures are given by top-level experts from the ACTRIS central facility for aerosol in-situ measurements.
Course fee, accommodation, meals & travel:
▪ The course fee is 550€ per participant, including accommodation in two-bed rooms, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and the transportation from and to Prague on Saturday March 14 and Friday March 20, 2026, respectively.
▪ The fee must be paid prior to the course – latest until February 20 2026.
Course organizer:
The course is organized by CAIS-ECAC & ACTRIS Czech Republic.
For any additional information about the course look at the CAIS-ECAC website, or please contact Alfred Wiedensohler (alfred.wiedensohler@tropos.de)
Application:
For the application, please fill the form at:
The application deadline is January 23, 2026. We will inform applicants about the acceptance latest by January 30, 2026.
