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

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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Teaser_HydroExtremes_StaeholderWorkshopForum E&U
Too much and yet not enough water

The stakeholder workshop encourages dialogue between academia, policymakers, and practitioners on the challenges posed by hydrometeorological extreme events, strengthening interdisciplinary communication.

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GruppenbildDKN | Deutsches Komitee für Nachhaltigkeitsforschung
IMKTRO researcher appointed to the German National Committee for Sustainability Research

Prof. Dr. Andreas Fink was personally appointed by the presidium of the German Research Foundation (DFG) as a member of the German Committee for Sustainability Research (DKN).

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SensoHans Schipper
Kronenplatz as a real-world laboratory for climate-adapted urban development

At Kronenplatz in Karlsruhe, climate measurements are being combined with urban interventions to test scientifically sound approaches to creating liveable urban spaces.

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USA_ICECHIP_2025.jpgSusanna Mohr
Hail Events in Germany: Trends and Regional Differences

New analyses by KIT reveal regional differences in hail tracks and provide initial indications of long-term developments

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Prometa 2026Corinna Hoose
ProMeTa (Professorial Meteorology Conference) 2026 in Karlsruhe

Professors from the University Partnership of Atmospheric Sciences (UPAS) sites discuss the future of the academic field of meteorology

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NAWDIC LogoOliver Lux & NAWDIC Team
Radiosonde and Dropsonde Observations during NAWDIC

During the international NAWDIC campaign in January-February 2026,  numerous radiosondes and dropsondes measurements took place in the North Atlantic "weather kitchen"

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