Auch im aktuellen Sommersemester laden wir wieder zu öffentlichen Vorträgen im Rahmen des Meteorologischen Kolloquiums ein. An ausgewählten MIttwochen geben unsere Gäste ab 14 Uhr spannende Einblicke in ihre aktuelle Forschung. Die Vorträge richten sich nicht nur an Studierende der Meteorologie, sondern auch an alle anderen Interessierten mit thematischem Bezug. Die Veranstaltungen finden in Präsenz im Seminarraum F118 statt.
Bitte beachtet, dass es zu Änderungen im Programm kommen kann – diese Seite wird daher regelmäßig aktualisiert.
The same again for all English-speaking interested readers:
This summer semester, we once again invite you to a series of public lectures as part of the Meteorological Colloquium. On selected Wednesdays, our guest speakers will provide exciting insights into their current research starting at 2:00 PM. The lectures are not only aimed at meteorology students, but also at anyone with a general interest in the subject. All talks will be held in person in seminar room F118.
Please note that the program is subject to change – this page will be updated regularly.
| 08.04.2026 Seminarraum F118 | Prof. Dr. Astrid Lampert, TU Braunschweig The helicopter borne sonde HELiPOD is equipped with instrumentation for measuring atmospheric parameters, aerosol properties, trace gas concentrations, radiation conditions and surface properties. It has the potential to investigate the spatial variability of parameters and interaction of the different Earth System Compartments. HELiPOD has been deployed for field campaigns with different scientific focus, ranging from observations in polar environment to emissions of methane from coal mine ventilation shafts and the oil and gas industry. The presentation introduces the system and shows scientific highlights of the past measurement campaigns. |
| 22.04.2026 Seminarraum F118 | Prof. Dr. Cléo Quaresma Dias-Júnior, National Institute of Amazonian Research The Amazon Tall Tower Observatory (ATTO) is a long-term research infrastructure designed to investigate the interactions between the Amazon rainforest and the atmosphere across multiple temporal and spatial scales. In this talk, I will present the overall research framework of the ATTO project, highlighting its multidisciplinary approach and observational capabilities. Special emphasis will be given to the unique opportunities provided by tall tower measurements for characterizing the structure of the atmospheric boundary layer and improving our understanding of turbulent flow in complex environments. I will discuss how these observations can support the development and evaluation of models, particularly in representing turbulent transport and boundary-layer processes in the Amazon region. |
| 13.05.2026 Seminarraum F118 | Prof. Dr. Anna-Lena Lamprecht, Universität Potsdam Data-driven contemporary research is unimaginable without software. Researchers across all disciplines rely on software, and many even create code to address highly specific data analysis needs, inadvertently becoming software developers as they do. Despite being a key output of scientific activity, software frequently lacks the academic recognition it deserves. In this presentation, I will discuss practical methods for enhancing the visibility, reusability, and citability of research software in line with FAIR and Open Science principles. Additionally, I will provide insights into the Research Software Engineering (RSE) movement, and its national and international communities. Finally, I will share insights about RSE-related activities at my Software Engineering Chair at the University of Potsdam, focusing RSE education and meta-research, which aim to promote the integration of software engineering principles into scientific research. |
| Donnerstag, 28.05.2026 11 Uhr Seminarraum F118 | Prof. Marius Jonassen, The University Centre in Svalbard The High Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is warming far faster than the global average, making it a natural laboratory for studying rapid environmental change. In this talk, I present new observing networks in central Spitsbergen targeting two critical gaps: atmospheric boundary layer dynamics and permafrost thaw. IWIN deploys compact weather stations on lighthouses around Isfjorden and aboard transiting vessels, while MobileObs mounts stations on snowmobiles and tracked vehicles crossing Central Spitbsergen in winter and spring. Together they capture fine-scale phenomena that conventional networks miss — downslope windstorms, fjord and valley wind channelling, and cold-air pools linked to stable boundary layers — directly addressing why weather models underperform in the Arctic. The IWOOS project complements this by extending observational coverage into Isfjorden itself through instrumented ocean moorings, enabling a coupled view of air-sea interaction. On the ground, Longyearbyen is built on continuous permafrost that is thawing fast, threatening infrastructure, cultural heritage, and slope stability. PermaMeteoCommunity (2021–2024) established an integrated monitoring network combining permafrost boreholes with co-located weather stations, continued now under ThawingLYR (2025–2027). The LongyearObs initiative engages local residents as citizen scientists, broadening both the observational network and public understanding of these changes. Together, these efforts represent a new generation of Arctic monitoring infrastructure spanning atmosphere, ocean, and frozen ground. |
| 17.06.2026 Seminarraum F118 | Dr. Gerald Steinfeld, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg „Atmospheric influences on the effects of large wind farm clusters” |
| 01.07.2026 Seminarraum F118 | Prof. Dr. Fabian Hoffmann, FU Berlin „From Cloud Turbulence to Aerosol-Cloud-Climate Interactions” |
