Atmospheric monitoring strategy for the Ali site, Tibet

Adapting to the Atmosphere Conference 2014

物理学;地球科学

Yao, Y.^1 ; Zhou, Y.^1 ; Liu, L.^1 ; Wang, H.^1 ; Yin, J.^1 ; You, X.^1 ; Fu, X.^1

National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China^1

关键词: Astronomical observation;    Atmospheric monitoring;    Development plans;    Monitoring results;    Site characterization;    Site monitoring;    Site surveys;    Site-testing;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/595/1/012038/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1742-6596/595/1/012038

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

The astronomical site survey in China has been carried out since 2003. Remote studies and local surveys are performed over the high plateaus, and candidate sites have been selected and performed site testing measurements. The monitoring results show that Ali area in western Tibet can be the best choice for astronomical observations over East Asian regions. Ali site, near the central town of Ali area, has been further identified for small telescope projects and simultaneously for detailed site characterization, and begun construction in 2010. This paper presents the site monitoring strategy and site development plan of the new Ali observatory.