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https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-17-113-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-17-113-2026
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08 Sep 2026
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Observations of mesospheric clouds in Latvia in 1957–1983

Jānis Kauliņš

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Long-term series of historical observations in Latvia of mesospheric clouds are digitized. Observational data are freely available to researchers. Observation sites, methodologies, and technical support are described. This article provides a brief overview of mesospheric cloud observation statistics for 1957–1983.
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