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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KI-generierte IllustrationKI-generierte Illustration, Dwaipayan Chatterjee
Training for a new era in weather and climate prediction

KIT coordinates the ECMWF machine-learning training course for Earth system modeling together with Wageningen University & Research.

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Karte der maximalen Lufttemperaturen während einer Hitzewelle in den Stadtbezirken von Karlsruhe.Susanne Benz (Data: Stadt KA)
CEDIM FDA Report "Heat wave June 2026 | Western and Central Europe"

Just published: The CEDIM FDA Report on the June 2026 heat wave - featuring analyses of its causes, records, and consequences in Western and Central Europe.

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Gruppenfoto in IzañaThomas Dirsch
How does Saharan dust influence climate in Europe?

As part of the DUSTIMPACT project, measurement devices are being installed at European observatories to determine the regional climate impact of Saharan dust.

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HailstoneJannik Wilhelm, KIT
Searching hailstones...

Hailstone in the freezer: Please send an email to hagel@imktro.kit.edu

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blogpostAlexander Lemburg
When Does a Heatwave Actually Happen — and Why Does It Matter Which Month?

Heatwaves in July and August are associated with more persistent atmospheric circulation patterns, and distinct from early and late summer heatwaves.

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Doppler Lidar zur WindmessungAnselm Erdmann, KIT
Windy weather: how we can determine it better

A new open-source software simplifies the processing of Doppler lidar wind measurements.

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