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View article: Contrasting impact of different Mediterranean cyclones on the hydrological cycle and ocean heat content
Contrasting impact of different Mediterranean cyclones on the hydrological cycle and ocean heat content Open
Mediterranean cyclones (MCs) play a crucial role in the Mediterranean hydrological cycle (MHC), driving up to 70 % of precipitation and 50 % of evaporation totals, and larger fractions of their extremes. Therefore, regional sensitivity to …
View article: The New IGRICE Model as a Tool for Studying the Mechanisms of Glacier Retreat
The New IGRICE Model as a Tool for Studying the Mechanisms of Glacier Retreat Open
Global glacier models (GGMs) are effective tools for assessing changes in water resources in mountainous regions and studying glacier degradation. Moreover, with the rapid development and increasing complexity of Earth System Models (ESMs)…
View article: AMSR-E/2 Ice Surface Temperature of the Antarctic and Greenland Ice Sheets in 2003-2014
AMSR-E/2 Ice Surface Temperature of the Antarctic and Greenland Ice Sheets in 2003-2014 Open
1. Overview This dataset provides daily daytime and nighttime ice surface temperature (IST) over Antarctica and Greenland during 2003-2024. The data are retrieved from AMSR-E/2 brightness temperature observations using spatiotemporal rando…
View article: AMSR-E/2 Ice Surface Temperature of the Antarctic and Greenland Ice Sheets in 2003-2014
AMSR-E/2 Ice Surface Temperature of the Antarctic and Greenland Ice Sheets in 2003-2014 Open
1. Overview This dataset provides daily daytime and nighttime ice surface temperature (IST) over Antarctica and Greenland during 2003-2024. The data are retrieved from AMSR-E/2 brightness temperature observations using spatiotemporal rando…
View article: A Global 30 m Landsat-based Dataset of Forest Fire Patches (GlobMap FFP v1.0) from 1984 to 2022
A Global 30 m Landsat-based Dataset of Forest Fire Patches (GlobMap FFP v1.0) from 1984 to 2022 Open
Forest fires exert profound ecological impacts globally. Characterizing their long-term effects and evolving regimes requires consistent, high-resolution fire records over extended periods. The Landsat archive provides a unique foundation …
View article: THE BIOTIC CLOUD SEED
THE BIOTIC CLOUD SEED Open
Author: [Your Name/The Consortium] Date: December 8, 2025 Series: The Earth-Cancer Resolution (Part 4 of 4)
View article: THE BIOTIC CLOUD SEED
THE BIOTIC CLOUD SEED Open
Author: [Your Name/The Consortium] Date: December 8, 2025 Series: The Earth-Cancer Resolution (Part 4 of 4)
View article: Replication Data for: Implementation of Primary and Secondary Ice Production in EC-Earth3-AerChem: Global Impacts and Insights
Replication Data for: Implementation of Primary and Secondary Ice Production in EC-Earth3-AerChem: Global Impacts and Insights Open
These data were used for the analysis presented in the publication cited below; see the Methods section in the article for details. The model data were created using EC-Earth3-AerChem. We conducted five main experiments, each spanning 12…
View article: Thermal regime of lakes in the Polish Lowlands in the light of climate change
Thermal regime of lakes in the Polish Lowlands in the light of climate change Open
Based on data on surface water temperature, summer thermal structure and ice phenomena in lakes in northern Poland for the years 1961-2020, changes in their thermal regime during the period of climate change were determined. The average an…
View article: Direct Radiative Impacts of Stratospheric Aerosols on the Tropical Troposphere: Clouds, Precipitation, and Circulation in Convection-Resolving and Global Simulations
Direct Radiative Impacts of Stratospheric Aerosols on the Tropical Troposphere: Clouds, Precipitation, and Circulation in Convection-Resolving and Global Simulations Open
A concern for stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) is that stratospheric aerosols could inadvertently alter rain and winds through mechanisms independent of the intended surface cooling. We here use a multi-model framework to investigate …
View article: Direct Radiative Impacts of Stratospheric Aerosols on the Tropical Troposphere: Clouds, Precipitation, and Circulation in Convection-Resolving and Global Simulations
Direct Radiative Impacts of Stratospheric Aerosols on the Tropical Troposphere: Clouds, Precipitation, and Circulation in Convection-Resolving and Global Simulations Open
A concern for stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) is that stratospheric aerosols could inadvertently alter rain and winds through mechanisms independent of the intended surface cooling. We here use a multi-model framework to investigate …
View article: Land‐Ocean Differences in Tropical Deep Convective Clouds: Intercomparison of DYAMOND Simulations and CloudSat Observations
Land‐Ocean Differences in Tropical Deep Convective Clouds: Intercomparison of DYAMOND Simulations and CloudSat Observations Open
This study investigates how deep convective clouds and their surrounding environments are represented in the DYnamics of the Atmospheric general circulation Modeled On Non‐hydrostatic Domains (DYAMOND) simulations by comparing them with Cl…
View article: Multiscale ACI Satellite Database
Multiscale ACI Satellite Database Open
The SATELLITE_EAGLES_PNNL NetCDF dataset contains a suite of satellite- and reanalysis-derived atmospheric and surface parameters on a regular latitude–longitude grid. The dataset includes core geophysical fields such as land fraction, aer…
View article: A Long‐Term Study of Jupiter's Equatorial Winds at the Top of the Troposphere
A Long‐Term Study of Jupiter's Equatorial Winds at the Top of the Troposphere Open
Jupiter's equatorial atmosphere is covered by dense hazes that extend from the main cloud level to the lower stratosphere. These hazes are variable in optical depth and brightness, although the causes of these variations are unknown. James…
View article: A Deep Learning Approach to Downscaling Microwave Land Surface Temperatures for a Clear-Sky Merged Infrared-Microwave Product
A Deep Learning Approach to Downscaling Microwave Land Surface Temperatures for a Clear-Sky Merged Infrared-Microwave Product Open
Reliable land surface temperature (LST) data are required for monitoring climate variability, hydrological processes, and land–atmosphere interactions. Yet existing satellite-derived LST products, such as those from thermal infrared (TIR) …
View article: Two Distinct Types of Heavy Snowfall Clouds Revealed by Spaceborne Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Observations (2014–2023)
Two Distinct Types of Heavy Snowfall Clouds Revealed by Spaceborne Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Observations (2014–2023) Open
The codes and dataset used in the manuscript "Two Distinct Types of Heavy Snowfall Clouds Revealed by Spaceborne Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Observations (2014–2023)" by Jihoon Ryu. Language version: IDL 8.9 This tar file includes a…
View article: Two Distinct Types of Heavy Snowfall Clouds Revealed by Spaceborne Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Observations (2014–2023)
Two Distinct Types of Heavy Snowfall Clouds Revealed by Spaceborne Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Observations (2014–2023) Open
The codes and dataset used in the manuscript "Two Distinct Types of Heavy Snowfall Clouds Revealed by Spaceborne Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Observations (2014–2023)" by Jihoon Ryu. Language version: IDL 8.9 This tar file includes a…
View article: Climate change has increased global evaporative demand except in South Asia
Climate change has increased global evaporative demand except in South Asia Open
Climate change alters how strongly the atmosphere draws water from the land, yet a consistent global assessment of this evaporative demand has been lacking. Here, we analyze 45 years of climate data and global models to quantify trends in …
View article: Monthly two-band Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI2) derived from Himawari-8/9 AHI for tropical Asia (2017–2024)
Monthly two-band Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI2) derived from Himawari-8/9 AHI for tropical Asia (2017–2024) Open
This dataset provides monthly two-band Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI2) derived from the Himawari-8/9 Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI) surface reflectance for tropical Asia from 2017 to 2024. The AHI surface reflectance was generated followi…
View article: Monthly two-band Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI2) derived from Himawari-8/9 AHI for tropical Asia (2017–2024)
Monthly two-band Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI2) derived from Himawari-8/9 AHI for tropical Asia (2017–2024) Open
This dataset provides monthly two-band Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI2) derived from the Himawari-8/9 Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI) surface reflectance for tropical Asia from 2017 to 2024. The AHI surface reflectance was generated followi…
View article: Characterization of HRRR-simulated rotor layer wind speeds and clouds along the coast of California
Characterization of HRRR-simulated rotor layer wind speeds and clouds along the coast of California Open
Stratocumulus clouds, with their low cloud base and top, affect the atmospheric boundary layer wind and turbulence profile, thereby modulating wind energy resources. GOES satellite data reveal an abundance of stratocumulus clouds in the la…
View article: The Impact of Mixed‐Phase Cloud Processes on Simulating Southern Ocean Clouds and Their Radiative Effect
The Impact of Mixed‐Phase Cloud Processes on Simulating Southern Ocean Clouds and Their Radiative Effect Open
Over the Southern Ocean, atmospheric and climate models have large biases in their radiative fluxes, primarily caused by the representation of supercooled liquid and mixed‐phase low‐level clouds, both at the macro‐ and micro‐scale. The rad…
View article: High-frequency O <sub>2</sub> -CO <sub>2</sub> records reveal intensity of river metabolism and lateral exchange in the Danube Delta
High-frequency O <sub>2</sub> -CO <sub>2</sub> records reveal intensity of river metabolism and lateral exchange in the Danube Delta Open
Due to their intense terrestrial-aquatic linkages and intense ecosystem metabolism, many river deltas are aquatic hot spots for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to the atmosphere. A patchwork of wetlands, lakes, channels, and river reaches o…
View article: Evaluation of NASA POWER Reanalysis Data for Daily Weather Variables and Observed Long-Term Climate Trends in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Evaluation of NASA POWER Reanalysis Data for Daily Weather Variables and Observed Long-Term Climate Trends in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Open
Accurate climate data is essential for planning climate resilience and understanding regional climate variability, particularly in high-altitude, data-scarce regions such as Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. This study evaluates the performance of …
View article: Ship-based lidar evaluation of Southern Ocean low clouds in the storm-resolving general circulation model ICON and the ERA5 and MERRA-2 reanalyses
Ship-based lidar evaluation of Southern Ocean low clouds in the storm-resolving general circulation model ICON and the ERA5 and MERRA-2 reanalyses Open
Global storm resolving models (GSRMs) represent the next generation of global climate models. One of them is a 5‐km Icosahedral Nonhydrostatic Weather and Climate Model (ICON). Its high resolution means that parameterizations of convection…
View article: The Vertical Development of Fog in the Presence of Turbulent Mixing and Low Stratus Cloud Using Infra-Red Imagery During the SOFOG3D Campaign
The Vertical Development of Fog in the Presence of Turbulent Mixing and Low Stratus Cloud Using Infra-Red Imagery During the SOFOG3D Campaign Open
Observations made using infra-red cameras as part of the South-west FOGs 3D experiment (SOFOG3D) have been used to analyse the dynamics and evolution of radiation fog in the presence of turbulent-mixing at fog top. The imagery revealed tha…
View article: Ship-based lidar evaluation of Southern Ocean low clouds in the storm-resolving general circulation model ICON and the ERA5 and MERRA-2 reanalyses
Ship-based lidar evaluation of Southern Ocean low clouds in the storm-resolving general circulation model ICON and the ERA5 and MERRA-2 reanalyses Open
Global storm resolving models (GSRMs) represent the next generation of global climate models. One of them is a 5‐km Icosahedral Nonhydrostatic Weather and Climate Model (ICON). Its high resolution means that parameterizations of convection…
View article: Data for Global variability in the detectability of power plant NO$_2$ plumes from space
Data for Global variability in the detectability of power plant NO$_2$ plumes from space Open
This repository contains the data for the paper "Global variability in the detectability of power plant NO2 plumes from space". The paper presents the first global, data-driven analysis of power plant NO2 plume visibility from space. Using…
View article: Validating Machine Learning Retrievals of the Cloud‐Top Droplet Effective Radius Over Oceans That Account for 3D Radiative Transfer Effects
Validating Machine Learning Retrievals of the Cloud‐Top Droplet Effective Radius Over Oceans That Account for 3D Radiative Transfer Effects Open
Bispectral retrievals of the droplet effective radius ( r e ) from instruments such as MODIS are widely utilized to study cloud microphysics in marine boundary layer clouds. These retrievals are known to have systematic errors due to cloud…
View article: Summer Surface Rainfall Deviations From Convective Cold‐Cloud Shields Over China
Summer Surface Rainfall Deviations From Convective Cold‐Cloud Shields Over China Open
The surface rainfall regions of convective systems do not always align spatially with the overlying cold‐cloud shields, posing challenges to satellite quantitative precipitation estimates. A novel index of convective rainfall deviation is …