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The institute 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.

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CNN-basiertes ModellChristian Sperka
Machine learning model for the prediction of potential hail tracks in Germany

A CNN-based model predicts the hourly locations of potential hail tracks in Germany by using reanalysis and radar data

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Abbildung MessungenAmerican Meteorological Society
Wind measurements are the key to tropical weather prediction

New research from IMKTRO underlines the outstanding importance of this hard-to-measure weather variable through targeted modelling studies

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Sturmzugbahn von Sturm AnnaSvenja Christ
What causes the intensification of winter storms over Europe?

As winter storms develop, energy released by cloud formation accelerates their intensification, bringing heavier rainfall and stronger wind gusts.

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Forschungsflugzeug HALOTuule Müürsepp, ETH Zürich
Improving Winter Weather Process Predictions


International Measurement Campaign Coordinated by IMKTRO Studies the Dynamics of Weather Systems over the North Atlantic

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HUNGA AusbruchWCRP Report 10/2025, APARC Report No. 11
How the 2022 Hunga Eruption Changed Earth’s Atmosphere

IMKTRO scientists contributed to a comprehensive assessment revealing how the 2022 Hunga eruption reshaped the atmosphere.

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CCN GrafikLucas et al. (2025)
Stronger thunderstorms and more hail through climate warming?

Pseudo-global warming simulations reveal enhanced supercell intensity and hail growth in a future Central European climate

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