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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SM_mit ChatGPT bearbeitetes BildSusanna Mohr (bearbeitet mit ChatGPT)
We need to consider both too much and too little water together

Heat, drought, low water levels, and warm rivers show just how much pressure Germany’s water balance is under. 

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meteoflux blaue StundeLucile Schwörer-Merz
IMKTRO Supports Media Art Installation as Part of the “media art is here 2026” Exhibition

IMKTRO provides a weather station and climate data for the interactive installation meteo flux in Karlsruhe.

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Raphaela_webpage_Copyright_BettinaDiallo_MPIMet_Teaser.pngBettina Diallo/MPI-Met
New Professor at IMKTRO

With her new group of Experimental Meteorology at IMKTRO, Raphaela Vogel will develop innovative methods to extract process-oriented observational products

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Messsensoren-Kronenplatz-EffektLaura Bosch, KIT
Heat Stress in Cities: Climate Adaptation Under Real-World Conditions

Researchers at KIT are studying which measures can make public spaces climate-resilient at Kronenplatz in Karlsruhe

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Congratulations on the successful completion of the doctorate!

On 31.07.2026,  Musa Ssemujju successfully defended the dissertation on "A Novel Algorithm for Detecting and Characterizing Lake-Breeze Fronts at Lake Victoria".

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Die feuerbedingte Freisetzung fühlbarer Wärme erzeugt kräftige Auftriebsströmungen und transportiert Rauch in große Höhen. Schritt 2: Die Absorption von Sonnenlicht durch die RauIMKTRO, KIT
Uncovering the Drivers of Extreme Wildfire Plume Heights

How does wildfire smoke reach the stratosphere? New research identifies fire–atmosphere interactions and solar absorption as key drivers

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