Oct 18, 2023
Lulin Calibration Platform Installed
The platform to calibrate Cimel sunphotometers was installed at Mt. Lulin in the premises of LABS. At this facility, 6 field instruments can be calibrated simultaneously.
Nov 2, 2023
Inauguration of APAC
APAC was formally inaugurated by the distinguished guests from the MoEnv – Taiwan, NASA, and the partner institutions.
Nov 03, 2023
Performed First Direct-Sun calibration at Lulin Platform
The first direct-sun calibration was performed based on the measurements taken at Mt. Lulin.
Sept 11, 2024
Eligible to perform Langley Calibration.
APAC became eligible to perform Langley calibration at Lulin calibration facility. This was acheived by clearing more than 80 degree clearance by clearing the trees around the platform.
The Philippines AERONET sites joined APAC.
The AERONET sites Manila_Observatory and ND_Marbel_Univ joined APAC as the first international partners.
Vietnam AERONET sites joined APAC
The AERONET sites in the Vietnam joined the APAC. APAC helps the site through the instrument monitoring, troubleshooting, and calibration process.