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NASA-ARSET

NASA-ARSET reveals how AERONET contributes to air quality and climate applications

Ground-based networks such as AERONET play a crucial role in atmospheric science and air quality monitoring. During its latest NASA ARSET training titled “Atmospheric Composition Ground Networks Supporting Air Quality,” AERONET was showcased as a global benchmark in providing high-quality aerosol optical data for researchers, air quality managers, and decision-makers.

CIMEL CE318-T photometer enables fully autonomous, standardized, and long-term aerosol monitoring across diverse environments—from megacities to deserts and polar regions. With over 600 stations in 80+ countries, AERONET has become a global reference in satellite validation and atmospheric composition studies.

The ARSET training session reveals:

  • How ground-based observations complement satellite missions
  • The role of AERONET in policy-relevant applications
  • The importance of consistent, open-access data

You can access the training here: NASA ARSET Program

Key benefits of joining NASA-AERONET:

  1. Global data integration: As part of AERONET, CE318-T data integrates into a global network, allowing users to compare and access high-quality, standardized aerosol data worldwide, enhancing research with broader data context.
  2. Real-time data accessibility: AERONET provides near real-time data processing and availability on its online platform, allowing end-users to access and analyze current aerosol measurements efficiently.
  3. High-quality data: CE318-T photometers within AERONET are regularly calibrated at NASA’s calibration facilities, ensuring consistent, reliable, and high-quality data that meet strict scientific standards.
  4. Comprehensive aerosol data products: AERONET processes raw CE318-T measurements to deliver aerosol properties like aerosol optical depth (AOD), particle size distribution, and water vapor content, providing users with valuable insights without needing to process the raw data manually.
  5. Research collaboration opportunities: By participating in AERONET, end-users gain access to a collaborative network of scientists and research institutions globally, fostering opportunities for joint research projects and data sharing.
  6. Data validation for satellite missions: AERONET data is widely used to validate satellite aerosol measurements, allowing end-users to contribute to and benefit from satellite-derived aerosol research and applications in atmospheric studies.
  7. Recognition and credibility: Being part of AERONET enhances the credibility of the data collected, as the network is globally recognized in atmospheric sciences, potentially increasing the impact and visibility of users’ research.
Network of Networks – Calibration Centers/Sites
AERONET network – Calibration Centers/Sites
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CIMEL CE376 Lidar at the Cyprus Institute

CIMEL CE376 Lidar Strengthens Aerosol and Dust Monitoring at the Cyprus Institute

Nicosia, Cyprus – June 2025

TThe Cyprus Institute’s Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) continues to enhance its atmospheric observation capabilities with the CIMEL CE376, a compact, automatic aerosol lidar system providing high-resolution vertical profiles of aerosols and dust over the Eastern Mediterranean.

Installed on the institute’s rooftop platform, the CE376 has been operating continuously since late 2021, supporting advanced research and real-time environmental monitoring as part of the EMME-CARE project.

Advanced Technical Features:

  • Dual-wavelength operation at 532 nm and 808 nm.
  • Polarization channel at 532 nm for depolarization ratio retrievals.
  • Vertical range: Up to 10 km in daytime and 18 km at night.
  • Vertical resolution: 15 m; Temporal resolution: 1 s.

This system is designed to be compact and energy-efficient, suitable for continuous, remote, and even mobile operations — ideal for climate-sensitive regions like the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Accurate Dust and Aerosol Profiling

The CE376 provides real-time vertical profiles of:

  • Particle backscatter and extinction coefficients
  • Volume depolarization ratios for aerosol typing
  • Planetary boundary layer (PBL) height estimation

Recent observations show the lidar’s capacity to clearly distinguish between clean atmospheric layers and dust intrusions originating from North Africa. Notably, during spring 2024, several Saharan dust events were recorded over Cyprus, with elevated layers reaching above 5 km and enhanced depolarization ratios indicating non-spherical particles consistent with mineral dust.

Calibration and Data Quality

An internal calibration and data correction procedure has been implemented to ensure the high accuracy of depolarization ratio measurements. Molecular depolarization values are now well-aligned with theoretical expectations (~0.0033), allowing for robust identification and classification of aerosol types.

The processed and corrected data are openly available via the Cyprus Institute’s EMME-CARE Upper-Air Data Portal, providing the scientific community and policymakers with vital insights into aerosol dynamics, air quality, and climate interactions across the region.

The site also hosts a CIMEL CE318-T photometer as part of the AERONET network, enabling valuable synergy with the CE376 for improved aerosol classification and dust monitoring.

Explore real-time data here: https://emme-care.cyi.ac.cy/data/upper-air-over-cyprus/

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Presidential mission in Southeast Asia

Emmanuel MACRON

CIMEL strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia during the France-Vietnam Presidential Mission

Keywords: CIMEL, Environmental Monitoring, Atmospheric Science, JETP , Air Quality, Climate Action, BMKG, VAST, Macron.

May 2025

As part of the official visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Southeast Asia in May 2025, a delegation of French companies and institutions took part in a strategic mission in Vietnam and Indonesia under the “France-Vietnam: A Shared Future” initiative.

CIMEL, represented by Idris SANHAJ, our Sales and Marketing Director, was honored to be part of the French delegation, reaffirming our commitment to international scientific and environmental cooperation.

During this mission, CIMEL had the opportunity to engage with several national authorities and scientific institutions:

  • In Indonesia, Idris visited the BMKG (Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika), the national agency for meteorology, climatology, and geophysics, to explore avenues for collaboration on atmospheric observation and extreme weather monitoring (picture on the left).
  • In Vietnam, he met with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and several research teams to discuss cooperation in aerosol monitoring, dust events, and solar radiation measurements (picture on the right).

This mission, supported by Team France Export and the French Embassy, highlighted CIMEL’s role as a key player in atmospheric observation technologies in the Asia-Pacific region — particularly in the context of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and climate change adaptation strategies.

We are deeply grateful to all our partners for their warm welcome and shared ambition to tackle pressing environmental challenges through science and innovation.

CIMEL is proud to contribute to global initiatives for a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable future.

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New CE710 Raman LiDAR

Pioneering Aerosol Remote Sensing: LOA and CIMEL’s Journey with the CE710 LiDAR for ACTRIS

Keywords: LiDAR, Aerosols, monitoring, remote sensing, ACTRIS, Raman.

November 13th 2024

The Laboratoire d’Optique Atmosphérique (LOA) at the University of Lille, in collaboration with CIMEL, focuses on studying clouds, aerosols, gases, and their interactions with radiation, utilizing advanced remote sensing instrumentation for experiments, observations, and modeling. LOA brings its expertise to ACTRIS as the Quality Assurance and Control Lead, playing a crucial role in maintaining precise and reliable photometric aerosol measurements.

Since 1991, LOA and CIMEL have collaborated to advance and refine photometry techniques for measuring aerosols and water vapor. This collaboration was at the origin of the NASA AERONET planetary network, built with the CIMEL sun/sky/lunar photometers for over three decades. In 2005, building on this success, they extended their cooperation to include aerosol LiDAR technologies. Finally, in 2020, LOA and CIMEL established a joint research laboratory, AGORA-Lab, to develop advanced remote sensing technologies, including Lidars and photometers, and to combine them for cutting-edge performance.

LiDARs provide high-resolution vertical profiles of aerosols and clouds, while photometers offer column-integrated aerosol optical properties. By combining these measurements, calibration, quality control and retrievals are enhanced, leading to better quantification and characterization of aerosols and higher-level data products.

Since 2012, CIMEL and LOA have collaborated on developing the CE710 LiDAR, a high-power, multi-spectral Mie-Raman-Fluorescence LiDAR, spearheading significant advancements in aerosol measurement capabilities. The first version, called LILAS, was set up on the ATOLL platform (Atmospheric Observatory of Lille) and has been part of ACTRIS since 2015.

LOA and CIMEL continuously advance the industrialization and validation of the CE710 LiDAR range, making it a cost-efficient, modular solution that is ACTRIS-ready, meaning it meets all current and future guidelines. This cutting-edge technology provides innovative features that enhance measurement accuracy, operational efficiency, and adaptability to evolving scientific needs.

CE710 LiDAR range: Key features

  • Multi-wavelength emission: 355, 532 and 1064 nm.
  • Up to 15 detection channels: to profile a wide range of atmospheric parameters, including aerosol backscatter, depolarization, fluorescence, water vapor, trace gases, and temperature.
  • Advanced laser technology: Uses diode or flash-lamp pumped Nd:YAG lasers with energy per pulse up to 200 mJ at 355 nm and repetition rate up to 200 Hz.
  • Depolarization capability: Measures linear depolarization ratios at multiple wavelengths to distinguish between spherical and non-spherical particles.
  • Fluorescence detection: Provides additional vertically resolved information to improve aerosol typing.
  • Customizable configurations: The modular design allows adaptation to initial and evolving research objectives.
  • Robust and transportable design: Facilitates installation, inside or outside with optional thermal enclosure.
  • Data Processing: Includes AUSTRAL software for real-time visualization and interpretation of measurement data.

Key benefits of the CE710 LiDARs for the ACTRIS community

  • Enhanced data quality: The CE710 meets all the requirements of the stringent ACTRIS Quality Assurance guidelines, that ensure high measurement precision and reliability and are a prerequisite for data certification by ACTRIS.
  • Comprehensive aerosol profiling: The multi-channel design allows detailed characterization of aerosol physical and chemical properties, providing valuable inputs for atmospheric models.
  • Integrated calibration tools: The built-in remote control and calibration functions enable operators to consistently perform standardized quality control operations over time.
  • Advanced analysis capabilities: The AUSTRAL software offers real-time data processing and visualization, enabling quick assessment of atmospheric conditions and facilitating advanced research and collaborative projects.
  • Future-Proof Design: The modular architecture supports future upgrades, allowing the system to adapt to evolving scientific requirements and technological advancements.

For more information on the CE710 LiDAR range, click here!

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XII WLMLA – São Paulo – IPEN

CIMEL at the 12th Workshop on LiDAR Measurement in Latin America

Keywords: LiDAR, Aerosols, monitoring, remote sensing, LALINET.

April 7th-12th 2024

The Latin America Lidar Network (LALINET), was created during the first Workshop on LiDAR Measurement in Latin America (WLMLA) in 2001, to better understand aerosol distribution over South America and its impact on weather and climate.

This year is organized the 12th edition of the Workshop on Lidar Measurements in Latin America (XII WLMLA) hosted by IPEN (Instituto de pesquisas energéticas e nucleares) in São Paulo, Brazil, from 7th to 12th April 2024.

The goal of this event was to share knowledge between LiDAR researchers and students, promoting cooperation between scientific members of the LiDAR community, and fostering future LiDAR research projects to strengthen the Latin-American Lidar Network (LALINET).

Two representatives from CIMEL, Dr. Ioana Popovici and Dr. Igor Veselovskii, had the opportunity to present our LiDAR technology and share some data collected on smoke and dust events using our CE376 LiDAR and the CE710 LILAS depolarization and fluorescence channels.

It was also the opportunity to introduce our new LiDAR CE710 developed within AGORA-Lab.

Special thanks to LALINET and IPEN for the organization of this conference.

Link to the presentation (22Mo): Continuous_atmospheric_monitoring_and_aerosol_typing_using_CE376_dual-wavelength_Lidar (Dr. Ioana POPOVICI)

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Presidential mission in Brazil

Presidential mission in brazil (25-28 march 2024)

French President Emmanuel Macron Leads CIMEL and Various French Companies in Brazil for Economic Diplomacy and Green Transition Innovation

Keywords: Aerosols, monitoring, remote sensing, green transition, innovation.

March 25-28th 2024

Once again CIMEL had the honor to be part of the French delegation accompanying the French president Emmanuel MACRON this time in Brazil in São Paulo from 25th to 28th March 2024.

Organized by MEDEF International and Business France, this delegation of over 80 French companies was embarking on a journey to Brazil, aimed at fostering stronger economic ties between the two countries.

Through a comprehensive agenda created around multiple business possibilities, heavy discussions have been conducted between French companies and other stakeholders. CIMEL, in particular, has actively participated in meetings with significant entities such as the Brazilian Space Agency (INPE), the University of São Paulo, the Institute of Advanced Studies (IPEN), as well as ministers and responsible for finance, cities, energy, and environment.

Encounter with the Remote Sensing experts from the University of São Paulo.

It was particularly interesting for CIMEL to meet these scientific entities in sectors such as space research, advanced technology, and energy, as these areas align closely with CIMEL’s expertise and potential for collaboration and innovation.

Photo of CE318vphotometer site in Sao Paulo
CE318 site – University of São Paulo
Photo of a CE318 photometer site in Sao Paulo with team
CIMEL visiting the University of São Paulo

The most popular event of the visit is the Franco-Brazil Business Forum addressing energy transition, which involves President Macron and Geraldo Alckmin – the Vice-President of Brazil. The Forum discussed the initiatives of how the investments will change color into “green” for both governments and revealed plans for sustainable development.

CIMEL meeting the French President during the Business Forum.
CIMEL meeting the French President during the Business Forum.

The presence of Laurent Saint-Martin, Director General of Business France, brought a decisive vision of the strengths of France with its delegation.

As CIMEL continues to forge ahead in its quest for international expansion, this business trip served as a demonstration of its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and global leadership in the sector of atmospheric and environmental monitoring.

Special thanks to the Business France Team!

Emmanuel Macron Laurent Saint-Martin Michelle Portugal Adriana Braga Nasser Elmamoune Roberta Derquiashian Juliette Petit Berenice Pereira Estrela

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SDS 2024 Conference – NEOM City

Photos at the First International Conference on Sand and Dust Storms

CIMEL shares its expertise in sand and dust monitoring at the SDS Conference and NEOM City, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia

Keywords: Aerosols, LiDARs, photometers, monitoring, remote sensing, stratosphere, troposphere.

March 4-6th 2024

🇫🇷 🇸🇦  | Exciting times for 120 French companies as Business France, led by Franck Riester and in collaboration with the Secretariat General for Investment and the Movement of French International Enterprises, ventures into Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant metamorphosis, offering unparalleled opportunities for French companies of all sizes across various sectors. CIMEL is actively contributing to this innovative transformation.

NEOM City, a groundbreaking project, stands as a symbol of Saudi Arabia’s ambition for the future. This futuristic city, focusing on innovation and sustainability, presents immense possibilities for collaboration and investment. CIMEL, recognizing its potential, is actively engaged in discussions and presentations to showcase its expertise in contributing to NEOM’s environmental purposes.

Furthermore, last week marked the beginning of the 1st International Conference on Sand and Dust Storms, hosted by the National Center for Meteorology in #KSA, with CIMEL’s involvement. Follow the three days of lectures at https://youtu.be/rVHzYSVog_U, where CIMEL played a key role in sharing insights and ongoing activities related to #SDS within WMO and the United Nations.

An inspiring week, where CIMEL’s dual commitment to economic transformation and environmental responsibility takes center stage.

Dr. Stéphane VICTORI' speech about "Toward the particle classification using the combination of multispectral CE318 photometer and an ACTRIS ready Mie-Raman fluorescence high power CE710 LiDAR" during the second day of the First international conference on sand and dust storms (4-6 March 2024).
Dr. Stéphane VICTORI speech during the First International Conference on Sand and Dust Storms

CIMEL was able to explain how our cutting-edge technology enhances aerosols remote sensing capabilities. The synergy between our aerosol photometers and LiDARs, integrated into the iAAMS software, allows for comprehensive data analysis and visualization of aerosols (characterization, location, concentration…). The incorporation of the GRASP algorithm refines aerosol characterization and better concentration profiles, proving invaluable in monitoring sand and dust storms. This technological advancement highlights a collective commitment to economic transformation and environmental responsibility, positioning CIMEL as a key player in a sustainable future.

#CIMEL #GlobalPartnership #RemoteSensing #AerosolMonitoring #Duststorms #EnvironmentalAwareness #NCM #NEOM #SaudiVision2030 #France2030

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Presidential mission in Sweden

Emmanuel Macron in sweden stockholm

CIMEL accompanies the French president MACRON during his mission in Sweden.

Keywords: Aerosols, LiDARs, monitoring, remote sensing, stratosphere, troposphere.

January 5th 2024

At the invitation of King Carl XVI Gustaf, the French President Emmanuel MACRON, went on a diplomatic state visit in Sweden (Stockholm, Lund and Malmö), organized in collaboration with Business France and Business Sweden from January 29th to 31st 2024.

He was accompanied by his wife, Brigitte Macron, ministers of the French government such as Minister of Research Sylvie RETAILLEAU, along representatives of the French Parliament, public authorities, and cultural organizations.

CIMEL is proud to have been part of the French delegation of 12 companies that joined this mission to strengthen relations between France and the Swedish market.

This mission aims to enhance more collaboration on innovation concerning the space industry and ecological transition, where Cimel is fully involved.

In this aspect, our Sales and Marketing Director, Idris SANHAJ, had the opportunity to present CIMEL’s cutting-edge remote sensing solutions for aerosol monitoring through business meetings with Lund University (Erik SWIETLICKI – Director of ACTRIS SWEDEN), the CEC – Center for Environment and Climate science (Tobias BIERMANN) and Stockholm University (Radovan KREJCI – Head of Atmospheric science unit – ACTRIS member).

Macron presidential mission in Sweden - business Sweden
Macron presidential mission in Sweden - Business Sweden

Credits: pictures taken by Business Sweden.

Logo Lund University - CEC
Logo Stockholm University
Logo ACTRIS Sweden
Logo CNES
Logo CNRS

CIMEL could demonstrate how our solutions help address challenges related to satellite data validation, air quality and climate change by providing valuable insights and new data. Our objectives are to develop aerosols monitoring networks across Europe, especially through ACTRIS and to bring a strong added value to the air quality application.

A Business Forum organized by Business Sweden took place in Stockholm under the high patronage of King Carl XVI Gustaf. Around 200 Swedish and French business representatives were present for the occasion, with the heads of state and ministers from Sweden and France. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel graced the delegation with their presence.

It was a pleasure to attend with the presence of some strategic partners and collaborators to discuss current and future projects like CNES (Philippe BAPTISTE), CNRS (Antoine PETIT) and AIRBUS (Guillaume FAURY).

Cimel through our Sales and Marketing Director, Idris SANHAJ was able to talk to the French President Emmanuel MACRON about an innovative project that is set to be implemented soon. This will highlight the national strategic technological innovation combined with the recent scientific progress.

By combining climate modeling, through in-situ sensors, our ground remote sensing and satellite data, we allow more accurate air quality forecasting and so decision-making for public health and environmental management.

To summarize, our participation in this mission in Sweden has been immensely fruitful.

We had the privilege of engaging with numerous partners, fostering meaningful connections, and presenting our innovative solutions.

We are grateful for the visibility provided by this mission, which has undoubtedly contributed to expanding our presence in the global market and advancing our mission to address critical environmental challenges through cutting-edge and made-in-France solutions.

🙏 We extend our gratitude to Business France Pascal CAGNI, Business Sweden Jan LARSSON, #teamfranceexport Michelle PORTUGAL, Félicia KURWITZ and Mélanie GAUDIN for coordinating this successful business trip.

Our range of solutions:

CIMEL CE318 photometer
Cimel CE318
Cimel CE376
CIMEL AAMS
Cimel AAMS
CIMEL Quicklook AAMS
Quicklook AAMS

References Sweden AERONET

Map AERONET sites Sweden
Map of AERONET sites in Sweden in 2024.
Palgrunden site AERONET
Palgrunden site managed by European Space Agency, Swedish National Space Board and Stockholm University, for Ocean CAL/VAL application.
Gustav Dalen Tower site AERONET
Gustav_Dalen_Tower site managed by Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.
Abisko site AERONET
Abisko site managed by University College London, Department of Geography.
Gotland site AERONET
Gotland site managed by Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute.
SMHI site AERONET
SMHI site managed by Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute.
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BECOOL Project

becool balloon

Stratéole-2 Becool: micro-LiDARs span the globe aboard hot-air balloons up to 22km high in the stratosphere.

Keywords: Aerosols, LiDARs, monitoring, Earth observation, remote sensing, stratosphere, troposphere.

October 16th 2023

On the night of Wednesday, August 22, 2018, the CIMEL’s micro-LiDAR flew for the first time in a stratospheric balloon for the validation of the project, from Timmins Air Force Base, in Ontario (Canada).

Stratéole-2 is a program of observation of the dynamics of the atmosphere in the intertropical zone developed in partnership between CNRS and CNES. The LATMOS (Atmosphere, environment and space observations laboratory) through its joint laboratory with CIMEL: CIEL), the LMD (Dynamic Meteorology Laboratory), and the CSA (Canadian Spatial Agency) are also collaborating on this project. 

This Stratéole-2 project called BECOOL (BalloonbornE Cirrus and convective overshOOt Lidar) mainly consists in placing CIMEL’s micro-LiDARs in stratospheric hot-air balloons and flying them around the world. The onboard aerosols micro-LiDARs emit lasers downwards, contrary to the initial use (the shots are normally done from the ground towards the atmosphere).

The project Stratéole-2 represents several challenges as CIMEL had to develop, in collaboration with the LATMOS a micro-LiDAR prototype that must correspond to the following standards:

  • Weighting less than 7 kg
  • Consuming less than 10 W
  • Resisting harsh temperature conditions

Indeed, CIMEL’s LiDARs are well known for their robustness and energetic Self-reliance which allows low maintenance: practical when the LiDARs are up to 20km in the stratosphere!

Figure 1: Preparation of a stratospheric balloon before the takeoff

The program uses stratospheric pressurized balloons filled with helium 11 to 13 meters in diameter. During 3 to 4 months, they are carried by the winds all around the tropical belt and are propelled up to 20 kilometers in the atmosphere. Some can travel across 80,000 kilometers around the world (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Stratéole-2 Long-duration balloon flights across the tropics to study atmospheric dynamics and composition / https://webstr2.ipsl.polytechnique.fr/#/

The project includes a total of three measurement campaigns realized between 2018 and 2025. Contrary to the previous one which served as a validation (and in which 2 micro-LiDARs were released), the second campaign was for scientific purposes. It started in mid-October 2021 and ended in April 2022, 3 micro-LiDAR balloons were released into the atmosphere from the Seychelles (Mahé). They collected valuable information which will then be analyzed for the study of atmospheric phenomena and their role in the climate. The third campaign is planned for 2025, with a further 4 micro-LiDAR balloons that will be released.

The objectives are to try to clarify some of the grey areas that hinder our detailed understanding of the atmosphere and its role in the Earth’s climate. BECOOL allows scientists to study atmospheric dynamics and composition such as convection or the dynamic coupling between the troposphere and the stratosphere. Exchanges and air movements between these two atmospheric layers are important and influence the whole planet.

However, the tropical region is difficult to access. Consequently, the classical methods of observation (by satellites, by plane, …) are not enough. This is why using balloons is strategic: they are the only ones able to observe these phenomena in real time and very closely to the atmosphere.

“It is a completely original mode of sampling, which is not obtained otherwise and allows results of unequaled finesse” (A. Hertzog).

Below is a quicklook from a Stratéole-2 micro-LiDAR taken from a balloon.

Figure 3: Quicklook LATMOS-Stratéole 2018

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François Ravetta, Vincent Mariage, Emmanuel Brousse, Eric d’Almeida, Frédéric Ferreira, et al. BeCOOL: A Balloon-Borne Microlidar System Designed for Cirrus and Convective Overshoot Monitoring. EPJ Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, 2020, The 29th International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 29), 237, 07003 (2p.). ff10.1051/epjconf/202023707003ff. ffinsu-02896973f

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Presidential mission in China

Mission présidentielle Chine-Macron

CIMEL in the French delegation of the French President on his mission in China.

CIMEL is proud to have accompanied the French President Emmanuel Macron on his mission in China, organized in collaboration with Business France and the French Embassy from April 3rd to 7th 2023.

This was an important geopolitical event, as we were part of the first French delegation to come back in China after the reopening of the borders and the lifting of sanitary restrictions linked to COVID-19.

It was also an opportunity for companies such as ours (with special regards to Chromatotec, ENVEA Group, Greentech Innovation) to shine through lobbying and gathering decision makers on climate change and environmental issues.

Our Sales and Marketing Director, Idris SANHAJ and our International Business Developer Laura MARIT have represented CIMEL through business meetings with our Chinese partners (CMA Chinese Meteorological Agency, CAS Chinese Academy of Sciences, Environmental Monitoring Centers of Shanghai Municipality and Jiangsu Province, Guangzhou University…) and to exchange ideas with various members of the French delegation organized by Business France.

They had the opportunity to encounter the French President Emmanuel Macron and had a brief meeting with the Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Lemaire to discuss the future of air quality application with our innovative solutions, in particular for the JO2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

During this mission, CIMEL has presented its remote sensing solutions for aerosols monitoring, used to increase the understanding of atmospheric phenomenas, improve and validate air quality models.

This combination of climate modeling, through in-situ sensors, satellite data, and ground remote sensing, allows for more accurate air quality forecasting and decision-making for public health and environmental management.

We look forward to continuing to serve our customers in China and across the globe with the same level of excellence and dedication that has become synonymous with our brand Made in France.

🙏 We extend our gratitude to Business France (Laurent Saint-Martin, Xavier CHATTE-RUOLS, Baptiste DELBENDE, Nicolas SESTIER), teamfranceexport (Valérie Alvarado-Zongo, Yang Yang, Michelle Portugal, Lian Qu), and CCI FRANCE CHINE (Caroline Penard, Christophe Lauras) for coordinating this successful business trip.