Welcome to the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Troposphere Research (IMKTRO)

The institute deals adresses important scientific questions of the atmosphere and climate and carries out projects in close cooperation with other research institutions. It conveys basic knowledge about the atmosphere and the climate system to students of meteorology and other disciplines in its courses.Findings from research are among others presented in publications and research highlights on this website. In addition, the research results are made available for applications in politics, administration, business and for citizens.

Hageltage TeaserSiyu Li
Machine learning model for the prediction of hail in Germany

A CNN-based model successfully predicts the daily hail-affected areas in Germany combining  reanalysis and radar data

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Titel PictureTatiana Klimiuk
What would a recent heatwave look like in a warmer world?

Storyline simulations of the July 2019 heatwave show strong and inhomogeneous temperature amplification compared to the global average warming signal.

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OberpfaffenhofenBastian Kirsch
Climate Research: Better Understanding of Winter Storms

KIT and partners investigate extreme wind speeds and conduct first holistic assessment of weather systems over the North Atlantic

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NAWDICOliver Lux
International NAWDIC “Dry Run”

In less than a year from now, the international “North Atlantic Waveguide, Dry Intrusion and Downstream Impact Campaign” (NAWDIC) will take place in North Atlantic-European region. 

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acutuate_teaserERA5
New InnoPool project ACTUATE started

New Helmholtz-funded project ACTUATE explores climate adaptation scenarios to reduce the impact of future extreme events

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Johann KleerJohann Kleer
Hail frequency in Germany: regional trends over the last 20 years

3D radar-based hail tracks reveal region-specific trends in Germany over the past 20 years.

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SturzflutenJames Daniell (CEDIM/KIT)
Better protection against flash floods through artificial intelligence?

New BMBF-funded joint project KI-HopE-De (Al-supported flood forecasting for small catchment areas in Germany) launched

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JuniorprofessurAmadeus Bramsiepe, KIT
New tenure-track professor at IMKTRO

Martina Klose and her team investigate aerosols in the Earth system, especially mineral dust. For this purpose, they use and develop numerical models and field and laboratory measurements.

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Funk(Foto: privat)
2024 International Excellence Award of KIT Goes to Climatologist Chris Funk

Leading US Researcher Receives Prize Valued at up to EUR 50,000 for His Work on Early Warning and Forecasting Methods

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