Working Group "Atmospheric Risks"
Meteorological extreme events, such as winter storms, heavy precipitation, hail, or convective wind gusts are often associated with serious consequences for the society and their assets. However, these events occur not everywhere with the same intensity, but exhibit a high spatial and temporal variability. Within this context, various research projects are carried out in the working group "Atmospheric Risks". In the course of the relevant weather systems, a special focus is on severe convective storms, hailstorms and heavy rainfall events.
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Title: Characteristics of hail hazard in South Africa based on satellite detection of convective storms
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This question is addressed by many researchers, but also insurers fear increasing losses.
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Severe thunderstorms cause a lot of damage again and again. Better forecasting could reduce the danger. Researchers are collecting data in an elaborate measurement campaign and venturing into the storms.
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