Abstract: Due to their complexity clouds have been challenging modelling efforts ever since. Recently hectometre resolution modelling in realistic setup produces clouds which appear to eyes similar as real ones. However, now the question arises whether we have the right observations to prove this. In this talk I will mainly focus on Arctic clouds and show how we try to observe (and model) clouds in complex environments, e.g. at low level, over sea ice, via a synergy of different instruments operated on different platforms. Special focus is on radar observations including a novel Differential Absorption G-band Radar which we will test for the first time in February 2024 in an airborne campaign. Ultimately satellite observations are needed to gain global coverage but these are especially difficult in the Arctic. Here I will present recent developments to overcome current limitations related to surface contributions.
What is the Joint Oslo Seminar (JOS):
- Atmospheric and climate sciences have a stronghold in Oslo among the four institutions University of Oslo, the Meteorological Institute, CICERO and NILU.
- This joint seminar invites renowned international experts to contribute to an informal series of lectures, meant to create interaction with the Oslo atmospheric and climate science community on recent highlights and analysis in the field.
- Normally seminars will be held on Thursdays (12:15 pm -1pm).