Jungfraujoch; Atmospheric composition and trend; FTIR; Remote-sensing
Research Center/Unit :
University of Bern, Department of Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Disciplines :
Earth sciences & physical geography
Author, co-author :
Mahieu, Emmanuel ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'astrophysique, géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > Groupe infra-rouge de physique atmosphérique et solaire (GIRPAS)
Language :
English
Title :
Remote-sensing of the atmospheric composition at the Jungfraujoch station: an iconic program initiated in the early 1950s
Publication date :
16 February 2023
Event name :
EuChemS Historical Landmark Award 2021 / Chemistry of the Atmosphere
Award Acknowledgement
The Jungfraujoch High Altitude Research Station, Switzerland, was awarded the EuChemS Historical Landmark Award in recognition of the pioneering work and exceptional "liaison réussie" between the research group of Prof. Marcel Migeotte (1912-1992) with collaborators from the University of Liège, Belgium, and the International Foundation of the High Altitude Research Stations Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat (HFSJG), Switzerland. History was made at this alpine site in terms of the first fundamental measurements and early identification of harmful atmospheric constituents, such as anthropogenic greenhouse gases, and evidence of how their presence in our atmosphere has changed over the last 70 years. Our current understanding of atmospheric chemistry and physics in the context of Earth's climate system would not be possible without the visionary approach of asking the right questions, developing cutting-edge instrumentation and forging strong coalitions at a seminal time for atmospheric chemistry.
