Affiliation:
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Institut für Physik der Atmosphäre, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

Head of the Institute: Prof. Dr. Markus Rapp

Institute of Atmospheric Physics The Institute of Atmospheric Physics investigates the physics and chemistry of the global atmosphere from the Earth's surface up to the upper boundary of the middle atmosphere at about 120 km height. As an institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) we answer questions associated with atmospheric processes and with relevance to the research programmes "Aeronautics, Space, and Transportation" and "Energy" of the Helmholtz Association (HGF). Full article

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Discovery of record-breaking mountain waves above the South American Andes 03 September 2020 Members of the Middle Atmosphere matrix group observed gigantic mountain waves in southern Argentina. Highly precise measurements were made with the CORAL lidar. Full article

Noise weather: Quantification of the influence of weather on noise in the vicinity of a motorway 2 September 2020 The research project 'Noise weather' targeted the influence of weather on sound propagation in computational methods. This project has been successfully completed by proposing a practical and simple procedure for improving calculations according to German standards, also verified by long-term measurements. Full article

Towards spaceborne monitoring of CO2 emissions from power plants – DLR mission „CO2Image“ now in phase A 15 July 2020 A reliable global observation system is needed for the independent monitoring of global CO2 emissions, as foreseen in the Paris agreement. A recent study from IPA now shows that DLR’s compact satellite demonstrator mission CO2Image would be able to detect 90% of the emissions from coal-fired power plants. Full article

Ground-level reactive nitrogen oxides and ozone due to road traffic 06 July 2020 Particularly in urban areas, emissions from land traffic impact air quality significantly. A study of DLR scientists shows for the first time that in Europe land traffic emissions are responsible for 50% to 70% of the ground-level reactive nitrogen, leading to contributions of up to 16% of ground-level ozone. Full article

Increased warming in latest generation of climate models likely caused by clouds 24 June 2020 As scientists work to determine why some of the latest climate models suggest the future could be warmer than previously thought, a new study indicates the reason is likely related to challenges simulating the formation and evolution of clouds. Full article

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