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The OpenSat4Weather dataset: Ku-band satellite link data for precipitation monitoring

Abstract. The TV-SAT signals received by the ground antennas of Satellite Microwave Links (SMLs) can be opportunistically used for identifying and quantifying precipitation. Hence, SMLs can serve as low-cost rainfall sensors complementary to conventional instruments. However, a s...

The Cold-Air Outbreaks in the Marine Boundary Layer Experiment model-observation intercomparison project (COMBLE-MIP) – Part 1: Model specification, observational constraints, and preliminary findings

Models struggle to represent the coupled microphysical, turbulent and radiative processes within widespread, long-lived marine cold-air outbreak (CAO) cloud fields, contributing to forecast and climate biases. Here we combine ground-based and satellite measurements to initialize...

Magnetron or SSPA for weather radars? Evaluation of the data quality of a dual transmitter setup

Abstract. This paper describes the data quality of the first weather radar with a solid state power amplifier (SSPA) in use at the German Meteorological Service. The new transmitter has been integrated into the existing C-Band radar at the Observatory Hohenpeissenberg in October...

Webinars about child and adolescent psychiatry can support professionals in war-affected regions: lessons from the ESCAP-Ukraine webinar initiative

War has a profound impact on child and adolescent mental health and service provision. This requires creative internationally supported response to strengthen professional capacity in trauma care, psychosocial support and evidence based clinical practice in child and adolescent p...