Project start
Scientists in Germany and Brazil developed the idea for the project. Together, they wrote a funding proposal that was granted in the summer of 2010.
Pioneering
As a first important step in realizing this massive undertaking, the team needed to find an appropriate location for the research site. In a second step, the site and access to it were developed.
Pilot measurements
An 81 m high guyed triangular mast was built for pilot measurements. Meanwhile, it is used for a variety of aerosol measurements.
Camp building
Construction of the camp at the ATTO plateau. It contains dormitories with accommodation capacity in hammocks for up to 30 people, bathrooms and cafeteria.
80 m tower
An 80 m high guyed, walk-up scaffold tower was built, with outboard platforms on five heights on which trace-gas and meteorological measurements are currently performed.
Containers
Construction and equipment of air-conditioned laboratory containers at the base of the 80/81 m towers measuring towers.
Continuous measurements
Continuous and campaign-based measurements since 2011 (carbon dioxide, ozone, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen-containing trace gases, aerosols, meteorology)
Connection
A satellite connection for data transmission and device control was established.
Tall Tower
Laying of the foundation stone of the 325 m high Tall Tower on August 15, 2014 and official inauguration on a year later.
Power
Implementation of a professional fail-safe generator-based electrical power supply.
More Containers
Construction and equipment of air-conditioned laboratory containers at the base of the tall tower.
Upgrades
2018 was the year for some upgrades to the site. The access road was re-done and a new safety rail and lift were installed at the tall tower.