GMD Site Description: LDR
Lauder, New Zealand [LDR]

Location

  • Country: New Zealand Country Flag
  • Latitude: 45.04° South
  • Longitude: 169.6800° East
  • Elevation: 370.00 masl
  • Time Zone: Local Time + -12.0 hour(s) = UTC

Data

Cooperating Agencies

  • National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research

Description
Lauder is located on the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 40 km north of Alexandra, Central Otago between Omakau and Ranfurly. The Atmospheric Research facility was established in 1960. The site was chosen for its clear skies, low pollution, and low stray light levels.

GMD Projects at Lauder

Surface Ozone

Parameter Formula First Sample Date Status
Ozone O3 2003-11-28 Ongoing

Dobson Total Ozone

Parameter Formula First Sample Date Status
Total Ozone O3 1987-01-28 Ongoing

Water Vapor Profiles

Parameter Formula First Sample Date Status
Water Vapor H2O 2004-08-26 Ongoing

Ozonesonde

Parameter Formula First Sample Date Status
Ozone O3 2004-08-26 Ongoing

Dobson Umkehr Ozone

Parameter Formula First Sample Date Status
Ozone O3 1987-01-29 Ongoing