Meteorological Institute

When it comes to air pollution and fine particulate matter, most people initially think of exhaust emissions from road traffic. While this is certainly correct, there is another source that originates from vehicles: the wear particles generated from braking, as well as tyre wear in general. To effectively reduce pollutant...

The article in Geophysical Research Letters, authored by Nedjeljka Žagar together with members of her group and colleagues from ECMWF, explains how vertical shear of the zonal wind shapes the impact of Aeolus winds in the ECMWF system. The groundbreaking Aeolus mission of the European Space Agency improved forecasts of all...

We are hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Radiation and Climate, starting September 1, 2025, for 3 years, with possibility of extension for another 3 years. The position offers the opportunity to pursue a habilitation (qualification for professorship) while doing cutting-edge research on radiative...