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The lower ionosphere (50–100 km) is still much less known than the upper ionosphere due to the inability to measure in situ, the predominance of highly complex chemical processes, and the dominance of solar and geomagnetic processes meteorological processes from the lower atmosphere. This study investigates the relationship between total electron content (TEC) and the lower atmosphere (wind speed in the stratosphere). The results were compared by effects of the geomagnetic field and solar parameters on ionospheric TEC over Turkey. Depending on the latitude and longitude, the investigations were made for GPS stations located at Ankara, Pozantı, Samsun, Istanbul and Erzurum in Turkey. The relationship between TEC and wind speed was statistically analyzed for 2015 year using regression analysis. Regression analysis was performed separately for the solar (IMF_Bz and F10.7) and the geomagnetic field (Kp and Dst) conditions. In the regression models established for the geomagnetic situation, it was observed that the explainability rate for the geomagnetic condition was higher than the explainability rate of the models established for the solar condition at all stations except station Erzurum. It was determined that the effect of wind speed on TEC in stations Pozantı and İstanbul was smaller in geomagnetic conditions than in solar conditions, while it was greater in stations Ankara, Samsun and Erzurum. While the effect of wind speed on the TEC is greater than the effect of the geomagnetic Dst index, it is smaller than the Kp index at all stations except station İstanbul. It was observed that the effect of IMF_Bz index on TEC was greater than the effect of wind speed at all stations. It is known that the ionosphere is predominantly affected by the lower atmosphere and meteorological processes, especially up to the mesosphere heights. With this study, it has been seen that this effect also exists in the atmosphere of Turkey. For this reason, taking into account the stratospheric winds in the studies to be carried out on TEC will provide clearer results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As a new type of wind field detection equipment, coherent Doppler wind lidar (CDWL) still needs more relevant observation experiments to compare and verify whether it can achieve the accuracy and precision of traditional observation equipment in urban areas. In this experiment, a self-developed CDWL provided four months of observations in the southern Beijing area. After the data acquisition time and height match, the wind profile data obtained based on a Doppler beam swinging (DBS) five-beam inversion algorithm were compared with radiosonde data released from the same location. The standard deviation (SD) of wind speed is 0.8 m s−1, and the coefficient of determination R2 is 0.95. The SD of the wind direction is 17.7° with an R2 of 0.96. Below the height of the roughness sublayer (about 400 m), the error in wind speed and wind direction is significantly greater than the error above the height of the boundary layer (about 1500 m). For the case of wind speeds less than 4 m s−1, the error of wind direction is more significant and is affected by the distribution of surrounding buildings. Averaging at different height levels using suitable time windows can effectively reduce the effects of turbulence and thus reduce the error caused by the different measurement methods of the two devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Total column water vapor (TCWV), retrieved from satellite remotely sensed measurements, plays a critically important role in monitoring Earth's weather and climate. The ozone monitoring instrument (OMI) can obtain daily near-global TCWV observations using the visible spectra. The observational accuracy of OMI-estimated TCWV under cloudy-sky conditions is much poorer than OMI-measured clear-sky TCWV. Satellite-based OMI-derived TCWV data, observed with little cloud contamination, are solely used, which, in general, are limited and discontinuous observations. We propose a practical machine learning-based TCWV retrieval algorithm to derive TCWV over land from OMI visible observations under all weather conditions, considering multiple dependable factors linked with OMI TCWV and air mass factor. The global TCWV data, observed from 6000 global navigation satellite system (GNSS)-based training stations in 2017, are utilized as the expected TCWV estimates in the algorithm training process. The retrieval approach is validated in 2018–2020 across the world using ground-based TCWV from additional 4,465 GNSS-based verification stations and 783 radiosonde-based verification stations. The newly retrieved TCWV estimates remarkably outperform operational OMI-retrieved water vapor data, regardless of cloud fraction and TCWV levels. In terms of root-mean-square error, it is overall reduced by 90.44% from 56.38 to 5.39 mm and 90.19% from 53.23 to 5.22 mm compared with GNSS and radiosonde TCWV, respectively. The retrieval algorithm stays stable, both temporally and spatially. This research provides a valuable technique to precisely retrieve OMI-based TCWV data records under all weather conditions, which could be applicable to other satellite-borne visible sensors like GOME-2, SCIAMACHY, and TROPOMI.

The Three Gorges ground-based remote sensing vertical observation system, as the first pilot project of the "short board repair project" by the China Meteorological Administration, can monitor the fine structure and evolution of the atmospheric vertical profile in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region. The atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles are retrieved from the microwave radiometer in the Three Gorges ground-based remote sensing vertical observation system. Evaluating their retrieval bias and improving their accuracy is of great significance for precision monitoring of the vertical observation system in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region. By using microwave radiometer data, radiosonde data, automatic weather station data, and millimeter wave cloud gauge data of Three Gorges from November 2022 to June 2023, this study evaluates the bias of temperature and humidity at 83 height layers retrieved from microwave radiometer under sunny, cloudy, and rainy days. Then a linear regression correction method based on radiosonde data after the regrouping of the 83 height layers for temperature and humidity profile of the microwave radiometer was proposed. Finally, the applicability of the correction method by using the accuracy changes before and after the correction was evaluated using the observation from a rainy and snowy weather process. The results are as follows: (1) The temperature of the microwave radiometer has good consistency with radiosonde temperature under three weather conditions, and the bias of most height layers is less than 2 ℃. (2) On sunny days, the humidity of the microwave radiometer is higher than that of the radiosonde at all height layers. Above 6 km, the root mean square error (RMSE) of the humidity can reach 30% on cloudy and rainy days. (3) The correction method established after the regrouping of the 83 height layers can improve the temperature and humidity profile accuracy of the microwave radiometer. (4) The corrected temperature and humidity profiles of the microwave radiometer are closer to the reality in the case of a rain and snow event.

Abstract The windshear (WS) or wind gradient is a short-lived microscale or meso-gamma weather phenomenon and is potentially very dangerous for aviation everywhere. This research presents the calculation of WS frequency and intensity from radiosonde data at six airport stations namely Abha, Jeddah, Madinah, Tabuk, Riyadh, and Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia for the period 1991–2020. The frequency and intensity of WS indicate that the number of severe WS increased suddenly from 2015 below 30 m level at all stations except for Riyadh there is no sudden increase. At all other levels, the number of light WS increased from bottom to up to ~ 900 m and then gradually decreased at 1200 m irrespective of stations. Overall, the highest WS observed in the autumn season for all stations except it is in summer for Jeddah. The occurrence of WS is higher in the daytime as compared to the nighttime round the year for Dammam, Madinah, Riyad, and Tabuk while the pattern is opposite for Jeddah. In Abha, it depends on the season. The sudden increase of severe WS from 2015 can be linked to the increase of building areas surrounded the airport. However, further investigation is required to understand the large number of severe WS and its relation to climate change in the region along with teleconnection to the large-scale circulations.

From the past to the present, weather forecasting holds significant importance for humanity. The precise execution of weather forecasting enables the implementation of precautions against natural disasters such as floods, tsunamis, etc., thereby minimizing the adverse effects that may arise. In this study, weather prediction is conducted using Radiosonde data. Within this prediction, estimations for both the highest and lowest temperatures are made employing machine learning algorithms. Unlike previous temperature prediction studies in the literature, a three-year dataset of Radiosonde observations is utilized. This dataset, measured at intervals of 1mbar up to an altitude of 40 km from the ground, allows for a more accurate modeling of the atmosphere compared to other studies in the literature. In this model, predictions for the highest and lowest temperatures for the next day are made. In this stage, the effects of normalization, feature extraction, or selection on the results are analyzed, and the most suitable model for prediction is determined. The software, implemented in the MATLAB environment, compares different regression methods. As a result of these analyses, utilizing the Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) method, the highest temperature prediction for the next day is achieved with the highest accuracy, with a mean square root deviation of 1.2. Using the same method, the lowest temperature prediction is made with a mean square root deviation ratio of 2.4. The results indicate more successful temperature predictions compared to studies in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The variety of produced variables at the surface and atmospheric pressure levels, appropriate resolution, and global coverage of the ERA5 reanalysis data have led its consideration both in numerous climate research studies and for predicting atmospheric parameters. The initial step in using reanalysis data involves its verification using observational data. Despite the scattered nature of measuring stations, observational data remains a practical dataset for this purpose, particularly in investigating thunderstorms. In this research, we have verified the accuracy of ERA5 reanalysis data in estimating of two convective parameters: the Lifted Index (LI) and Vertical Wind Shear (WVSH). To achieve this, we analyzed radiosonde data from nine stations across Iran (including Tabriz, Mashhad, Tehran, Kermanshah, Isfahan, Ahvaz, Kerman, Shiraz and Zahedan stations) in the period of 1990-2020. Statistical indicators were employed for comparison between the reanalysis data and observational data. Several constraints were applied to the data. For instance, both temperature and dew point profiles should be measured simultaneously. Profiles that terminated below the 6 km above the ground or provided data at fewer than 10 pressure levels were excluded. Additionally, some constrains were utilized to quality control wind and temperature gradients. Specifically: (I) Profiles were removed if the lapse rate in the mid-troposphere exceeded 9 K/km, (II) Profiles were excluded if the lapse rate in the low-troposphere exceeded 11 K/km, (III) Profiles were discarded if VWSH-1000 exceeded 35 m/s, (IV) Profiles were omitted if VWSH-3000 exceeded 45 m/s and (V) Profiles were removed if VWSH-6000 exceeded 70 m/s. The VWSH was calculated across three layers at altitudes of 1000, 3000 and 6000 meters from the surface. Investigations were conducted on daily, monthly, seasonal and long-term time scales. On a monthly scale, the minimum (maximum) root mean square errors (RMSE) for VWSH-1000, VWSH-3000, and VWSH-6000 were approximately 3 (8.5), 3.36 (9.84), and 4 (20) m/s, respectively. The results showed that the ERA5 reanalysis data consistently underestimated the value of VWSH-1000 across all stations (except Ahvaz station in recent years). The estimation of VWSH-3000 and VWSH-6000 parameters exhibited both overestimation and underestimation in different months. Notably, the highest error in ERA5 data for VWSH-6000 occurred during January. Across most stations, the largest errors were observed during cold months (particularly for the VWSH-6000 parameter), while the smallest errors occurred during warm months. In conclusion, the results suggest that as the height of the investigated layer increases, the performance of ERA5 in generating the considered VWSH parameters at the stations improves, especially in recent years. A comparison between reanalysis-LI and observational-LI indicatedes that the highest (lowest) error occurs during warm (cold) months of the year. Throughout the study period, the reanalysis data produced an error of at least 10 K (at Zahedan station) and up to 15 K (at Tehran station) in LI estimation. Except for Ahvaz station, LI was consistently underestimated across all stations. The monthly mean of reanalysis-LI reflected more unstable conditions, whereas the observed values indicated a more stable atmosphere. Consequently, reanalysis-LI may not be a suitable metric for distinguishing stability and instability in the considered stations. However, in Mashhad and Tehran stations, there were consistencies between the trend of annual average values from reanalysis and observational data. In other stations, this agreement becomes evident in recent years. However, in some stations, the annual average value of reanalysis LI has overcome the observations, while in others, it is the opposite. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In contrast to the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Indian Ocean has lacked in-situ observations of wind profiles over open sea areas for decades. In 2021, a shipborne coherent Doppler lidar (CDL) was used to observe in-situ wind profiles in the eastern tropical Indian Ocean. This equipment successfully captured low-level jets (LLJs) in the region, and their characteristics were thoroughly analyzed. Results reveal that the observed wind speed of LLJs in the eastern Indian Ocean ranges from 6 ms−1 to 10 ms−1 during the boreal winter and spring seasons, showing a height range of 0.6 to 1 km and two peak times at 0800 and 2000 UTC. This wind shear is weaker than that in land or offshore areas, ranging from 0s−1 to 0.006s−1. Moreover, the accuracy of the CDL data is compared to that of ERA5 data in the study area. The results indicate that the zonal wind from ERA5 data significantly deviated from the CDL measurement data, and the overall ERA5 data are substantially weaker than the in-situ observations. Notably, ERA5 underestimates northwestward LLJs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The precise point positioning (PPP) service via the B2b signal (PPP-B2b) on the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) provides high-accuracy orbit and clock data for global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs), enabling real-time atmospheric data acquisition without internet access. In this study, we assessed the quality of orbit, clock, and differential code bias (DCB) products from the PPP-B2b service, comparing them to post-processed products from various analysis centres. The zenith tropospheric delay (ZTD) and precipitable water vapour (PWV) were computed at 32 stations using the PPP technique with PPP-B2b corrections. These results were compared with post-processed ZTD with final orbit/clock products and ZTD/PWV values derived from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reanalysis (ERA5) and radiosonde data. For stations between 30° N and 48° N, the mean root mean square error (RMSE) of ZTD for the PPP-B2b solution was approximately 15 mm compared to ZTD from the International GNSS Service (IGS). However, accuracy declined at stations between 30° N and 38° S, with a mean RMSE of about 25 mm, performing worse than ZTD estimates using Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES) products. The mean RMSEs of PWV derived from PPP-B2b were 3.7 mm and 4.4 mm when compared to PWV from 11 co-located radiosonde stations and ERA5 reanalysis, respectively, and underperformed relative to CNES solutions. Seasonal variability in GNSS-derived PWV was also noted. This reduction in accuracy limits the global applicability of PPP-B2b. Despite these shortcomings, satellite-based PPP services like PPP-B2b remain viable alternatives for real-time positioning and atmospheric applications without requiring internet connectivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Atmospheric Dynamics Mission ADM-Aeolus was successfully launched in August 2018 by the European Space Agency (ESA). The Aeolus mission carried a single instrument, the first-ever Doppler wind lidar (DWL) in space, called Atmospheric LAser Doppler INstrument (ALADIN). Aeolus circled the Earth, providing vertical profiles of horizontal line-of-sight (HLOS) winds on a global scale. The Aeolus satellite's measurements filled critical gaps in existing wind observations, particularly in remote regions such as the Brazilian Amazon. This area, characterized by dense rainforests and rich biodiversity, is essential for global climate dynamics. The weather patterns of the Amazon are influenced by atmospheric circulation driven by Hadley cells and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which are crucial for the distribution of moisture and heat from the equator to the subtropics. The data provided by Aeolus can significantly enhance our understanding of these complex atmospheric processes. In this long-term validation study, we used radiosonde data collected from three stations in the Brazilian Amazon (Cruzeiro do Sul, Porto Velho, and Rio Branco) as a reference to assess the accuracy of the Level 2B (L2B) Rayleigh-clear and Mie-cloudy wind products. Statistical validation was conducted by comparing Aeolus L2B wind products and radiosonde data covering the period from October 2018 to March 2023 for Cruzeiro do Sul and Porto Velho, and from October 2018 to December 2022 for Rio Branco. Considering all available collocated winds, including all stations, a Pearson's coefficient (r) of 0.73 was observed in Rayleigh-clear and 0.85 in Mie-cloudy wind products, revealing a strong correlation between Aeolus and radiosonde winds, suggesting that Aeolus wind products are reliable for capturing wind profiles in the studied region. The observed biases were −0.14 m/s for Rayleigh-clear and −0.40 m/s for Mie-cloudy, fulfilling the mission requirement of having absolute biases below 0.7 m/s. However, when analyzed annually, in 2022, the bias for Rayleigh-clear was −0.95 m/s, which did not meet the mission requirements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The accurate measurement of water vapor is essential for research about and the applications of meteorology, climatology, and hydrology. Based on the BeiDou PPP-B2b service, real-time precipitable water vapor (PWV) can be retrieved with the precise point positioning (PPP) software (XTW-PPP version 0.0). The experiment was conducted in Beijing in January 2023. Three solutions were designed with PPP using the BeiDou system only, the GPS system only, and the BeiDou-GPS combined solution. Real-time PWVs for the three solutions were validated with the ERA5 reanalysis data. Between the PWV values from the single BeiDou and ERA5, there was a bias of 0.7 mm and an RMSE of 1.8 mm. For the GPS case, the bias was 0.73 mm and the RMSE was 1.97 mm. The biases were less than 1 mm and RMSEs were less than 2 mm. Both the BeiDou and the GPS processing performed very well. But little improvement was found for the BeiDou-GPS combined solution, compared with the BeiDou system-only and the GPS system-only solution. This may be due to the poor handling of two different kinds of errors for the GPS and the BeiDou systems in our PPP software. A better PWV estimation with the two systems is to estimate PWV with a single system at the first step and then obtain the optimization by Bayesian model averaging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Water vapor scale height reflects the vertical distribution of water vapor in the atmosphere, which is a vital parameter in tropospheric zenith wet delay (ZWD) modeling and GNSS meteorology. This study accurately calculated the long-term water vapor scale height using 89 radiosonde stations in China, analyzed the characteristics in temporal and spatial variations and explored the impact factors of the water vapor scale height from the perspective of the climate zones. The numerical results indicate that the water vapor scale height in China exhibits annual and semiannual variations with a rising-then-decreasing trend across the four seasons. A relatively larger value for the water vapor scale height were observed in the subtropical monsoon climate and the temperate continental climate zone, in which the values are greater than 2.35 km, while the values in temperate monsoon climate and the alpine plateau climate zone are relatively small. In addition, the water vapor scale height in different climate zones shows different trends, with a downward trend appeared in the subtropical monsoon climate and the alpine plateau climate zone, while an upward trend was observed in the temperate monsoon climate and the temperate continental climate zone. Furthermore, a positive correlation between water vapor scale height and temperature, pressure, and atmospheric precipitable water was found in China, with a varied degree of correlation in different climate zones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The IGTmS model takes seasonal and intraday variations into consideration of T m. • The IGTmS model adopts a stratification mode to improve accuracy of T m estimation. • The advantage of the IGTmS model becomes more pronounced for higher altitudes. • Three resolutions of the IGTmS models have been developed. The atmospheric weighted mean temperature (T m) is a key parameter for converting tropospheric wet delay (ZWD) into precipitable water vapor (PWV) and plays a vital role in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) meteorology. Existing T m models suffer from limitations such as the lack of consideration of full periodicity, poor accuracy at high altitudes, and the adoption of single-resolution grid data for modeling. Hence, an improved global T m stratification model is developed based on ERA5 hourly reanalysis data from 2015 to 2019, called IGTmS, which takes seasonal and intraday variations into consideration and adopts a stratification mode to improve the vertical accuracy of T m estimation. The accuracy and applicability of the IGTmS model are evaluated using T m data at 417 radiosonde stations in 2020. The results show that the mean bias and RMS of T m for the IGTmS model are −0.34 K and 3.53 K, and the accuracy is improved by approximately 7.8 %, 4.6 % and 2.5 % compared with that of GPT3, GTm-III and GTrop models on a global scale, respectively. IGTmS model can achieve the mean σ PWV and σ PWV / PWV values of 0.38 mm and 1.3 %, respectively, which shows optimal performance among the four models, especially in the Antarctic and Tibetan Plateau regions. Furthermore, three resolutions of the IGTmS models have been developed and all show high accuracy compared to GPT3 models. Users can choose the suitable model according to the desired accuracy and resolution. The developed stratification model IGTmS can effectively weaken the influence of large height difference on T m estimation and can obtain high-accuracy and stable T m over the globe and provide data support for real-time GNSS PWV retrieval. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Microwave Imager (GMI) is a microwave (MW) radiometer that has near-global coverage and frequent revisit time. To date, operational total column water vapor (TCWV) data records from the GPM GMI sensor have been exclusively offered over oceanic regions. It is challenging to retrieve TCWV over land from satellite MW measurements because of varying land surface characteristics. In this paper, a novel Light Gradient Boosting Machine-based retrieval algorithm is proposed to derive TCWV over land from GMI-sensed MW brightness temperature (BT) observations. The GMI-observed MW BT at 18.7 GHz and 23.8 GHz, differential BT between 18.7 GHz and 23.8 GHz, latitude, longitude, and month are selected and utilized as the input variables of the retrieval approach, because of their strong correlation with satellite-sensed MW TCWV retrievals. Instead of surface emissivity data or radiative transfer model, we take into account the spatial and temporal elements, namely latitude, longitude, and month. The training of the retrieval method is performed based on ground-based TCWV estimates from worldwide 4,471 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations in 2017. The performance of the newly proposed retrieval algorithm is independently validated in a worldwide coverage using reference TCWV from additional 4,341 GNSS stations in 2018–2020 and 605 radiosonde stations in 2017–2020. The newly retrieved TCWV estimates over land have a correlation coefficient of 0.76 and 0.83, a root-mean-square error (RMSE) of 5.82 mm and 6.02 mm, a relative RMSE of 34.91% and 34.36%, and a mean bias of 0.02 mm and −0.42 mm compared to reference TCWV from GNSS and radiosonde, respectively. The performance of the retrieval algorithm is satisfactory when compared to that of land-purpose TCWV of other satellite missions, though we have not used either surface emissivity data or radiative transfer model. This result increases confidence in retrieving TCWV over land from satellite-sensed MW BT measurements based on machine learning using ground-based TCWV observations. The newly developed retrieval algorithm has the potential for integration into operational satellite missions or meteorological services, thereby enhancing weather forecasting, climate modeling, and other relevant applications.

Abstract Precise modeling of weighted mean temperature (T m ) is essential for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) meteorology. In retrieving precipitable water vapor (PWV) from GNSS, T m is a crucial parameter for the conversion of zenith wet delay (ZWD) into PWV. In this study, an improved T m model, named EGWMT, was developed to accurately estimate T m at any site in Egypt. This new model was established using hourly ERA5 reanalysis data from European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) covering the period from 2008 to 2019 with a spatial resolution of 0.25° × 0.25°. The performance of the proposed model was evaluated using two types of data sources, including hourly ERA5 reanalysis data from 2019 to 2022 and radiosonde profiles over a six-year period from 2017 to 2022. The accuracy of the EGWMT model was compared to that of four other models: Bevis, Elhaty, ANN and GGTm-Ts using two statistical quantities, including mean absolute bias (MAB) and root mean square error (RMSE). The results demonstrated that the EGWMT model outperformed the Bevis, Elhaty, ANN and GGTm-Ts models with RMSE improvements of 32.5%, 30.8%, 39% and 48.2%, respectively in the ERA5 data comparison. In comparison with radiosonde data, the EGWMT model achieved RMSE improvements of 22.5%, 34%, 38% and 19.5% against Bevis, Elhaty, ANN and GGTm-Ts models, respectively. In order to determine the significance of differences in means and variances, statistical tests, including t-test and F-test, were conducted. The results confirmed that there were significant differences between the EGWMT model and the four other models.

Knowledge of the planetary boundary layer height (PBLH) is crucial for various applications in atmospheric and environmental sciences. Lidar measurements are frequently used to monitor the evolution of the PBLH, providing more frequent observations than traditional radiosonde‐based methods. However, lidar‐derived PBLH estimates have substantial uncertainties, contingent upon the retrieval algorithm used. In addressing this, we applied the Different Thermo‐Dynamic Stabilities (DTDS) algorithm to establish a PBLH data set at five separate Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement sites across the globe. Both the PBLH methodology and the products are subject to rigorous assessments in terms of their uncertainties and constraints, juxtaposing them with other products. The DTDS‐derived product consistently aligns with radiosonde PBLH estimates, with correlation coefficients exceeding 0.77 across all sites. This study delves into a detailed examination of the strengths and limitations of PBLH data sets with respect to both radiosonde‐derived and other lidar‐based estimates of the PBLH by exploring their respective errors and uncertainties. It is found that varying techniques and definitions can lead to diverse PBLH retrievals due to the inherent intricacy and variability of the boundary layer. Our DTDS‐derived PBLH data set outperforms existing products derived from ceilometer data, offering a more precise representation of the PBLH. This extensive data set paves the way for advanced studies and an improved understanding of boundary‐layer dynamics, with valuable applications in weather forecasting, climate modeling, and environmental studies. Plain Language Summary: The planetary boundary layer (PBL) is the lowest region of the atmosphere directly influenced by Earth's surface. This layer is vital as it connects the atmosphere to surface processes. Given its importance, accurately determining its height (PBLH) is crucial for weather, climate, and air quality studies. However, current PBLH estimates either have infrequent time intervals, as seen with radiosondes, or face notable uncertainties, like those derived from remote sensing techniques. This research evaluates a new lidar‐based PBLH method at five Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement sites across the globe. The PBLH data set from the new methodology aligns well with radiosonde, with notably smaller biases compared to the existing products. Additionally, this study investigates potential errors in our PBLH data, revealing that varying techniques and definitions can produce different PBLH values, highlighting the complex and dynamic nature of the PBL. Key Points: This study evaluates the performance of the new Different Thermo‐Dynamic Stabilities (DTDS) algorithm at five Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement sitesDTDS‐derived boundary layer data set outperforms existing lidar‐derived products at all five sites, offering a more precise representationThis study provides an extensive boundary layer height data set that paves the way for future investigations in various applications [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The vertical profiles of specific humidity in the troposphere measured by the millimetre-wave humidity sounder (MHS) onboard of the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS)-07 (Microsoft 2B) are validated using ground-based radiosonde observations during July-August 2023. MHS onboard EOS-07 (hereafter referred as EOS-07/MHS) is a 6-channel cross-track scanning radiometer operating in the 183.31 ± 16.25 GHz band. The EOS-07 observations are used to retrieve three-dimensional specific humidity profiling from 1000 hPa (surface) to 100 hPa (16 km) atmospheric pressure levels with a spatial resolution of 10 km at nadir. The EOS-07/MHS measurements over India have a high correlation coefficient of 0.98 with the radiosonde observations. The mean relative bias is found to be 0.44 ± 0.55 g kg−1 below 350hPa and 2.8 ± 2.3 g kg−1 above 350 hPa. It is also found that above the 350 hPa level, MHS seems to be systematically overestimating the radiosonde measurements. After that, the EOS-07/MHS measurements are used to construct the diurnal variation of humidity during the active phases of the Indian summer monsoon. The observations are consistent with the present understanding of the Indian summer monsoon system. The present results are very encouraging and demonstrate the great potential of EOS-07/MHS observations of humidity for meteorological application, especially in understanding the hydrological cycle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As part of the program for upgrading a stratospheric radiosonde for cosmic rays, an electronic barorelay was developed using modern circuitry elements. This article considers its design and characteristics. The results of test flights with the electronic barorelay and flights with a mechanical barorelay during similar solar activity in 1978 are also compared. According to the results of all tests, it is recommended to use an electronic barorelay in the radiosonde circuit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pressure, temperature and specific humidity profiles from COSMIC-2 are compared with those from ERA5 and radiosonde data from October 2019 to September 2020. The results demonstrate that COSMIC-2 pressure and specific humidity profiles show relatively poor accuracy and stability in the lower troposphere. The 1D-Var solution effectively improves the accuracy of temperature parameters in the troposphere. Three parameters show high accuracy over one climatological year, but show slight seasonal fluctuations, especially for the specific humidity profiles in summer. Furthermore, COSMIC-2 specific humidity data show low consistency with radiosonde and ERA5 in the equatorial region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Empirical model using radiosonde (52 yrs), M-100 rocket (17 yrs), SABER (22 yrs) over Indian region. • SAO, TAO, AO, QBO variability is incorporated to the temperature to obtain the empirical model. • Model compares well with observations below (RMSE < 1 K) and differences above 20 km (RMSE ∼ 4–6 K). • First study to use ground and space-based measurements for a long period to develop empirical model. An empirical model of temperature is developed using long-term observations of radiosonde (52 years), M-100 Rocket (17 years), and Sounding of the Atmosphere by Broadband Emission Radiometry (SABER) (22 years) data. The dominant oscillations such as Annual Oscillation (AO), Semi-Annual Oscillation (SAO), Terr-Annual oscillation (TAO), and Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) variability has been incorporated into the temperature to obtain the empirical atmosphere. The monthly mean of temperature obtained from radiosonde from 0 to 25 km, M-100 rocket from 26 to 80 km and SABER from 26 to 109 km has been subjected to the Fast Fourier Transform technique to retrieve the amplitudes and phases of AO, SAO, TAO, and QBO. The amplitudes and phases obtained are put in an empirical formula along with the temperature obtained from the observations to retrieve the empirical temperature. The empirical model is developed for two epochs (1971–1990, and 2002–2023). The amplitude is similar in both epochs for the TAO, and it is high in the first compared to the second epoch for SAO, AO, and QBO. The peak in the amplitude (3–4 K) is obtained between 80 and 90 km for TAO, and between 70 and 80 km (2–3 K) for SAO. The amplitude is less than 1 K for AO in both the epochs. The peaks in the QBO are observed between 20 and 30 km (2–3 K), another between 60 and 70 km (3–4 K) in the first epoch and above 80 km (2–3 K). Downward phase propagation is dominant for all the oscillations observed below 50 km, and upward propagation above. The empirical temperature obtained compares well with the observations below 20 km (RMSE <1 K) and shows differences above it (RMSE ∼ 4–6 K). This is due to the fact, that the amplitude of the oscillation is more in the stratosphere and mesosphere which results in perturbation of the background temperature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we applied a variety of statistical methods to study gravity waves in the troposphere and lower stratosphere in the Brazilian sector, using a large database from Instituto de Controle do Espaço Aéreo (ICEA) of radiosonde measurements carried out in 2014 at 32 locations in the Brazilian territory totaling 49,652 wind and temperature profiles. The average wind profiles were computed and classified by means of a hierarchical cluster analysis. The kinetic and potential energy densities of gravity waves were determined using a detrending technique based on the Least Squares Method and the Fast Fourier Transform. By analyzing the energy density time series it was found that tropospheric average values are consistently larger in the months of winter, late autumn and early spring. Stratospheric average values of variability and kinetic energy density are also consistently larger in this period. A systematic search for quasi monochromatic waves was carried out and their main characteristics such as horizontal/vertical wavelengths and velocities were determined both in the troposphere and lower stratosphere. A correlation analysis between the troposphere and the lower stratosphere based on the measured parameters was used to investigate the wave coupling between the two layers, and no significant correlation was found. Finally, a spatial correlation analysis between energy densities measured at different aerodromes in the same atmospheric layer was carried out, showing that energy densities are spatially correlated for distances less than 3,000–4,000 km. Plain Language Summary: Like waves in the ocean that can be easily seen by any observer in the beach, the atmosphere is also permeated by waves of similar nature, called Gravity Waves (GWs). These waves transport energy through the atmosphere, eventually breaking, reflecting or dissipating at some point. In this work we investigated the characteristics of these waves using weather data retrieved by weather balloons released from several locations in the Brazilian territory in 2014. By analyzing the measurements, we quantified parameters related to GWs, such as the kinetic and potential energy densities. We also investigated GWs that have well defined frequencies, called monochromatic waves, and determined their wavelengths, phases, amplitudes and phase velocities. We did not find correlations between the wave energies in the troposphere and the low stratosphere, which is an evidence of weak coupling between both layers. This result suggests that GWs characteristics are substantially modified in the perturbed, turbulent and windy region between the troposphere and low stratosphere. Moreover, we also identified the prevailing behavior of the winds in each of the studied locations. Key Points: A comprehensive survey on gravity waves using radiosonde data from 32 locations in the Brazilian territory totaling 49,652 profilesThe energy densities of gravity waves are spatially correlated within a region of approximately 3,000 km of radiusIt was found that gravity waves propagating in the troposphere and low stratosphere are uncorrelated in the studied locations [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Significant knowledge gaps exist in our understanding of urban boundary layer processes, particularly the hygrothermal state. The earth system community has successfully used microwave radiometers for several decades. However, the applicability in complex urban environments has never been adequately tested. Here, observations from a microwave radiometer are compared to radiosonde readings in a densely urbanized site in Houston, Texas. The site was influenced by both an urban heat island and the sea breeze phenomenon. The analysis showed significant disagreement between the virtual potential temperature predicted by the microwave radiometer and the radiosonde for all periods within the boundary layer. However, the values were reasonably comparable above the boundary layer. The microwave radiometer incorrectly predicted an inversion layer instead of a mixed layer during convective periods. The microwave radiometer measurements deviated from the radiosonde measurements throughout the lower troposphere for the relative humidity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to elucidate the influence of meteorological conditions on particle levels in Cergy-Pontoise. It explores the temporal variability of PM10 pollution days by associating them with the vertical temperature profile derived from conventional radiosondes from 2013 to 2022 (regional station). The results indicate that nearly 80% of exceedance days were associated with thermal inversions, primarily observed in winter and typically lasting 1 to 3 days. Analysis of winter thermal inversion characteristics suggests that those linked to pollution primarily occur near the ground, with higher intensity in December (12.1 °C) and lower in February (10.3 °C). Persistent inversions (extended nocturnal by diurnal inversion) account for 91.4% of the total inversions associated with high concentrations. Captive balloon soundings and temperature measurements at different altitudes were conducted during the winter of 2022/2023 to clarify thermal inversion in the Oise Valley at the center of Cergy-Pontoise. The results highlight three nocturnal wind circulation mechanisms in the valley, including downslope flow, circulation influenced by an urban heat island, and mechanical air evacuation under an inversion layer towards the less steep East side of the valley. Analysis of PM with the temperature gradient in the Oise Valley shows a significant correlation, suggesting an increase in concentrations during locally detected inversions and a decrease during atmospheric disturbance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Atmospheric boundary-layer studies have applications in lower tropospheric processes, air pollution meteorology, weather prediction and climate monitoring. Despite this, very few studies are available over tropics, especially over central India. Here, we analyse, high resolution vertical profiles of meteorological parameters corresponding to fully developed mixed layer obtained using balloon borne radiosonde to study characteristics of atmospheric boundary layer over Nagpur (21.15 °N, 79.15 °E). Study reveals that, within the mixed layer, variation in RH is very less (within 20%) while above mixed layer, large variations are seen. Back trajectory analysis confirms that the moist days (dry days) are associated with the transport of air masses from the Arabian Sea (from arid locations). Mixed layer heights derived through gradients in Virtual Potential Temperature (VPT) showed highest values during Pre monsoon (2564 ± 867 m) and lowest (788 ± 477 m) in Monsoon season. Specific Humidity varies in the range from 0 to 10 g/kg during pre-monsoon and 0–20 g/kg during monsoon season. D-theta exhibits lowest values in monsoon and highest values during pre-monsoon season while Parcel saturation pressure difference exhibits highest values in monsoon and lowest values during pre-monsoon season. During the monsoon and early post monsoon there is a presence of high moist static energy (Theta-e ~ 365 K) at the surface and moderate during mid-winter. We have examined, for the first time, the spatial (vertical) coherence of VPT using a novel technique of auto correlation analysis. Coherence length scales, derived with this method are found to be Maximum (1129 ± 48 m) in winter and minimum (694 ± 281 m) in Pre monsoon season. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Real-time and effective detection of atmospheric profiles is of great significance in understanding the evolution of climate system. Ground-based microwave radiometers can provide atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles with extremely high temporal and spatial resolution. Domestic MWP967KV microwave radiometer has effectively made up for problems of imported microwave radiometers, but there are relatively few studies on the performance evaluation and application of this microwave radiometer. In order to better apply data and products of MWP967KV microwave radiometer, inversion data from June 2018 to July 2021 at Jinghe Station of Xi'an are compared with L-band radiosonde observation. The accuracy of atmospheric temperature, relative humidity and vapor density retrieved from microwave radiometer under clear skies and different cloudy skies (classified as low cloud, middle cloud and high cloud, respectively) are analyzed, and the applicability of the related products in precipitation is further explored. Results show that correlation coefficients of temperature between microwave radiometer and radiosonde are 0.99, correlation coefficients of vapor density are 0.97, and correlation coefficients of relative humidity are less than 0.50 under clear skies and cloudy skies, all passing 0.01 significant test. The difference of temperature between clear and cloudy skies is small, but root mean square error of relative humidity in cloudy skies is more than 25%, which is significantly larger than that in clear skies. It indicates that the presence of clouds reduces the accuracy of the humidity inversion, causing large errors, and the inversion accuracy is higher near the ground. Under different cloud types, the temperature difference is small, while root mean square error and bias of relative humidity in low cloud are the largest, which are 26.85% and 9.51%, respectively. In addition, a case analysis shows that relative humidity, liquid water content, atmospheric precipitable water vapor and liquid water path increase significantly before the occurrence of precipitation, which can be used as indicators of the possible occurrence of precipitation. Statistic results show that the atmospheric precipitable water vapor reaches 4 cm and liquid water path reaches 0.2 mm during several precipitation cases, and these indexes can be used as the reference threshold for judging the precipitation of Xi'an.

The accurate measurement of water vapor is essential for research about and the applications of meteorology, climatology, and hydrology. Based on the BeiDou PPP-B2b service, real-time precipitable water vapor (PWV) can be retrieved with the precise point positioning (PPP) software (XTW-PPP version 0.0). The experiment was conducted in Beijing in January 2023. Three solutions were designed with PPP using the BeiDou system only, the GPS system only, and the BeiDou-GPS combined solution. Real-time PWVs for the three solutions were validated with the ERA5 reanalysis data. Between the PWV values from the single BeiDou and ERA5, there was a bias of 0.7 mm and an RMSE of 1.8 mm. For the GPS case, the bias was 0.73 mm and the RMSE was 1.97 mm. The biases were less than 1 mm and RMSEs were less than 2 mm. Both the BeiDou and the GPS processing performed very well. But little improvement was found for the BeiDou-GPS combined solution, compared with the BeiDou system-only and the GPS system-only solution. This may be due to the poor handling of two different kinds of errors for the GPS and the BeiDou systems in our PPP software. A better PWV estimation with the two systems is to estimate PWV with a single system at the first step and then obtain the optimization by Bayesian model averaging.

The Atmospheric Dynamics Mission ADM-Aeolus was successfully launched in August 2018 by the European Space Agency (ESA). The Aeolus mission carried a single instrument, the first-ever Doppler wind lidar (DWL) in space, called Atmospheric LAser Doppler INstrument (ALADIN). Aeolus circled the Earth, providing vertical profiles of horizontal line-of-sight (HLOS) winds on a global scale. The Aeolus satellite’s measurements filled critical gaps in existing wind observations, particularly in remote regions such as the Brazilian Amazon. This area, characterized by dense rainforests and rich biodiversity, is essential for global climate dynamics. The weather patterns of the Amazon are influenced by atmospheric circulation driven by Hadley cells and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which are crucial for the distribution of moisture and heat from the equator to the subtropics. The data provided by Aeolus can significantly enhance our understanding of these complex atmospheric processes. In this long-term validation study, we used radiosonde data collected from three stations in the Brazilian Amazon (Cruzeiro do Sul, Porto Velho, and Rio Branco) as a reference to assess the accuracy of the Level 2B (L2B) Rayleigh-clear and Mie-cloudy wind products. Statistical validation was conducted by comparing Aeolus L2B wind products and radiosonde data covering the period from October 2018 to March 2023 for Cruzeiro do Sul and Porto Velho, and from October 2018 to December 2022 for Rio Branco. Considering all available collocated winds, including all stations, a Pearson’s coefficient (r) of 0.73 was observed in Rayleigh-clear and 0.85 in Mie-cloudy wind products, revealing a strong correlation between Aeolus and radiosonde winds, suggesting that Aeolus wind products are reliable for capturing wind profiles in the studied region. The observed biases were −0.14 m/s for Rayleigh-clear and −0.40 m/s for Mie-cloudy, fulfilling the mission requirement of having absolute biases below 0.7 m/s. However, when analyzed annually, in 2022, the bias for Rayleigh-clear was −0.95 m/s, which did not meet the mission requirements.

The precise point positioning (PPP) service via the B2b signal (PPP-B2b) on the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) provides high-accuracy orbit and clock data for global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs), enabling real-time atmospheric data acquisition without internet access. In this study, we assessed the quality of orbit, clock, and differential code bias (DCB) products from the PPP-B2b service, comparing them to post-processed products from various analysis centres. The zenith tropospheric delay (ZTD) and precipitable water vapour (PWV) were computed at 32 stations using the PPP technique with PPP-B2b corrections. These results were compared with post-processed ZTD with final orbit/clock products and ZTD/PWV values derived from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reanalysis (ERA5) and radiosonde data. For stations between 30° N and 48° N, the mean root mean square error (RMSE) of ZTD for the PPP-B2b solution was approximately 15 mm compared to ZTD from the International GNSS Service (IGS). However, accuracy declined at stations between 30° N and 38° S, with a mean RMSE of about 25 mm, performing worse than ZTD estimates using Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) products. The mean RMSEs of PWV derived from PPP-B2b were 3.7 mm and 4.4 mm when compared to PWV from 11 co-located radiosonde stations and ERA5 reanalysis, respectively, and underperformed relative to CNES solutions. Seasonal variability in GNSS-derived PWV was also noted. This reduction in accuracy limits the global applicability of PPP-B2b. Despite these shortcomings, satellite-based PPP services like PPP-B2b remain viable alternatives for real-time positioning and atmospheric applications without requiring internet connectivity.

Assumptions of linear lapse rates in regions prone to surface-based inversions (SBIs) can generate biases in the prediction of surface air temperature. Although studies of Arctic inversions are common, few regional studies of their characteristics exist in high-latitude regions with mountainous topography. To address this gap, vertical atmospheric temperature profiles for five sites in northwestern Canada were analysed using archived radiosonde data from 1990 to 2016. We present monthly, seasonal, and annual SBI characteristics including the occurrence of transient and persistent SBIs. A novel metric, surface-based inversion impact (SBIimp), was developed by combining the traditional inversion characteristics of depth, strength, and frequency, and was used to quantify the impact of SBIs on cooling the surface air temperature. SBIimp values of >5 °C yr−1 and ∼10 °C winter−1 occur locally. A weak linear relationship between sea ice coverage in the Beaufort Sea and SBIimp manifests across parts of the study area, though this relationship does not persist after detrending the datasets. Topographic analysis of areas surrounding each radiosonde location reveals highly variable SBIimp in complex mountain areas and more consistent SBIimp across areas of low relief. Our results can help interpret the role of inversions in climatic conditions maintaining cryospheric elements such as permafrost.

The geographical location of Yunnan province is at the upstream area of water vapor transportation from the Bay of Bengal and the South China Sea to inland China. Understanding the spatiotemporal variations of water vapor over this region holds significant importance. We utilized the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data collected from 12 stations situated in Yunnan, which are part of the Crustal Movement Observation Network of China, to retrieve hourly precipitable water vapor (PWV) data from 2011 to 2022. The retrieved PWV data at Station KMIN were evaluated by the nearby radiosonde data, and the results show that the mean bias and RMS of the differences between the two datasets are 0.08 and 1.78 mm, respectively. Average PWV values at these stations are in the range of 11.77 to 33.53 mm, which decrease from the southwest to the north of Yunnan and are negatively correlated with the stations' heights and latitudes. Differences between average PWV in the wet season and dry season range from 12 to 27 mm. These differences tend to increase as the average PWV increases. The yearly rates of PWV variations, averaging 0.18 mm/year, are all positive for the stations, indicating a year-by-year increase in water vapor. The amplitudes of the PWV annual cycles are 9.75–20.94 mm. The spatial variation of these amplitudes is similar to that of the average PWV over the region. Generally, monthly average PWV values increase from January to July and decrease from July to December, and the growth rate is less than the decline rate. Average diurnal PWV variations show unimodal PWV distributions over the course of the day at the stations except Station YNRL, where bimodal PWV distribution was observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Radiosonde measurements of relative humidity (RH) are the main source of uncertainty in precipitable water vapour (PWV) calculation from pressure, temperature, and RH/dewpoint (PTU) data. This paper presents a formula expressing PWV in terms of pressure and temperature as functions of geopotential height (GPH), thereby allowing the PWV to be determined: (1) without any moisture‐related calculations other than those involved in measuring GPH (in radiosondes with a pressor sensor) or pressure (otherwise); (2) without relying on humidity measurements by using Global Positioning System (GPS)‐based GPH according to the gravity field, provided that pressure is directly measured. The numerical instability associated with random data errors or deviations from hydrostatic equilibrium makes the second approach unfeasible on short time scales, revealing discrepancies between the PTU‐ and GPS‐based GPHs; however, the estimation of long‐term average PWV above a location is not hindered. The estimation of PWV without humidity data was tested using high‐resolution data from 62 upper‐air stations operated by the NOAA National Weather Service. The seasonal mean {DJF, MAM, JJA, SON} PWV from the surface to 300 hPa calculated from PT and GPS data over the period 2016–2018, after rejecting individual estimates inconsistent with the 0%–100% RH range, showed a mean bias error of {−0.1, +0.1, −1.4, −0.9} kg·m−2 relative to the PTU‐based values across the stations, and a RMSE ranging from 2.4 (DJF) to 3.2 (JJA) kg·m−2. By restricting the analysis to observations with above‐average matching between the PTU‐ and GPS‐based GPH, the bias magnitude and RMSE reduced respectively to less than 0.5 and 1 kg·m−2 in all seasons. The results indicate that evaluating the long‐term agreement between the two PWV calculation methods at different sites could be useful in detecting systematic observation errors in GPS radiosonde systems using a pressure sensor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The characteristics of atmospheric variables over the southern coast of West Java in the presence of Australian Monsoon (AUM) and Mixed Rossby-Gravity (MRG) waves were investigated by conducting a dedicated radiosonde observation campaign from 26 to 29 September 2022 at Pameungpeuk Station (107.7°E, 7.6°S). The vertical profiles of pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind in the presence of the AUM and MRG waves were obtained and analyzed. The Global Navigation Satellite System - Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) and the latest ECMWF climate reanalysis (ERA5) data were used to identify the MRG waves features using Hovmöller, space-time spectral, and wavelet analyses. Furthermore, spatial and time-series analyses were performed to study the wave propagation. The results showed the characteristics of atmospheric variables over Pameungpeuk Station in the presence of the AUM and MRG waves. We found that the presence of AUM significantly reduced the relative humidity, particularly in the region from 2 to 10 km altitude, and enhanced the average wind speed during the campaign compared to the wet season. Moreover, we found the reduction of low-level pressure, the enhancement of temperature and relative humidity in the mid-troposphere, and the weakening of the easterly and southerly winds during the dry phase approaching the wet phase of the MRG waves over the southern coast of West Java following the wave structure and propagation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The tropopause region is crucial for the stratosphere‐troposphere exchange (STE) and acts as an indicator of climate change. Double tropopauses (DTs) act to increase the STE process but their driving mechanisms remain an open question. The present assessment offers for the first time the linkage between tropospheric gravity waves (GWs) and DT events by exploring a global data set of multi‐year radiosonde measurements. In the extratropics, the occurrence frequency of DT events keeps a remarkably consistent spatial‐temporal structure with GW total energy. Under the DT scenario, GW total energy has increased by 37.67% compared to single tropopause events. Based on a statistical assessment, the upward propagating GWs throughout the second tropopause region can probably raise Kelvin‐Helmholtz instability or turbulence, leading permanent irregularities in thermodynamic structure, and consequently, increasing the likelihood of DT. Plain Language Summary: Atmospheric disturbances above the troposphere are predominantly associated with waves generated in the troposphere. Among others, gravity waves (GWs) play major roles in transport of energy and momentum from the lower to the upper atmosphere. The double tropopause (DT) caused by irregular temperature changes is a common phenomenon in the lowermost stratosphere, which has an indicative significance for climate change. The upward propagating GWs sourced from the troposphere can probably alter the temperature variability in the tropopause region, and therefore, they are likely associated with the occurrence of DTs. By analyzing a large amount of global radiosonde data, simultaneous measurements of tropospheric GWs and irregularities in the tropopause enable us to argue that GWs sourced from troposphere could increase the likelihood of DTs. Key Points: A good level of agreement in spatial‐temporal variability has been identified between Double tropopause (DT) events and tropospheric gravity wave (GW) total energySubstantial tropospheric GW and Kelvin‐Helmholtz instability frequency enhancements in the tropopause region can be observed with DT phenomenaThe tropospheric GWs may increase the likelihood of DT events by introducing permanent localized irregularities or instabilities [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multi-Global Navigation Satellite Systems (multi-GNSS) (including GPS, BDS, Galileo, and GLONASS) provide a significant opportunity for high-quality zenith tropospheric delay estimation and its applications in meteorology. However, the performance of zenith total delay (ZTD) retrieval from single- or multi-GNSS observations is not clear, particularly from the new, fully operating BDS-3. In this paper, zenith tropospheric delay is estimated using the single-, dual-, triple-, or four-GNSS Precise Point Positioning (PPP) technique from 55 Multi-GNSS Experiment (MGEX) stations over one year. The performance of GNSS ZTD estimation is evaluated using the International GNSS Service (IGS) standard tropospheric products, radiosonde, and the fifth-generation European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) reanalysis (ERA5). The results show that the GPS-derived ZTD time series is more consistent and reliable than those derived from BDS-only, Galileo-only, and GLONASS-only solutions. The performance of the single-GNSS ZTD solution can be enhanced with better accuracy and stability by combining multi-GNSS observations. The accuracy of the ZTD from multi-GNSS observations is improved by 13.8%, 43.8%, 27.6%, and 22.9% with respect to IGS products for the single-system solution (GPS, BDS, Galileo, and GLONASS), respectively. The ZTD from multi-GNSS observations presents higher accuracy and a significant improvement with respect to radiosonde and ERA5 data when compared to the single-system solution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Water vapour is a critical atmospheric parameter to understand the Earth's climate system and it is characterized by a complex variability in time and space. GNSS observations have become an important source of information of the water vapour, thanks to its high temporal and spatial resolution. However, the lack of meteorological sites collocated with the GNSS site could hamper water vapour retrieval. The empirical blind models can fill this gap. This study analyses the temporal and spatial distribution of the water vapour using nine GNSS sites located on the Atlantic coast of Spain and France, with the empirical blind model GPT3 as the source of meteorological information. The observations were processed with Bernese 5.2 software on a double difference approach and validated with Zenith Total Delay EUREF REPRO2 values. Consequently, four-years series of water vapour was determined and validated using two matched radiosonde sites. The characterization of the water vapour on the area shows clear seasonal characteristics that the technique captures, using an empirical blind model for the whole process. Maximum values are observed in summer season and minimum in winter. The PWV tends to decrease with increasing latitude in the area of the study. The short-term variations can be reproduced by the high temporal resolution of the GNSS-retrieved water vapour and show a different behaviour over the area, but a similar pattern with a peak in the afternoon and minimum at night was found. Also, less variability is observed in winter season and higher in summertime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Four meteorological components (geopotential height Z, air temperature T, dew point temperature Td, and relative humidity RH) collected from ERA-5 and ERA-Interim were compared with the observations of nine radiosonde stations with different climatic changes, at different isobaric levels (850, 700, 500, and 200 hPa) during the period 2000–2017, in order to assess the accuracy of the aforementioned reanalysis datasets. The results showed that both reanalysis datasets have a strong correlation with the observed variables, except with dew point temperature and relative humidity in the upper troposphere. The mean values of geopotential height and temperature from both grid dataset are generally consistent with the radiosonde values, whereas considerable bias in the mean Td and RH exists and increases upwards. The study clearly proved that the reanalysis datasets can be used to compensate for the lack of radiosonde observation. Furthermore, air temperature (during 1959–2021) showed an increasing trend from the surface to the lower troposphere, while the temperature decreased in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. Finally in this study, the impact of the North Atlantic Oscillation Index (NAOI) on the air temperature was also examined, and a negative relationship was found between NAOI and temperature at the levels: surface, 850, 700, and 500 hPa, while a positive relationship was found, only in winter, at 200 hPa. At the level of 100 hPa, the correlation is positive for both seasons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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To take full advantage of FY-4A temperature profile data to understand the evolutions of weather processes and nowcasting, based on the atmospheric temperature profile of radiosonde, microwave radiometer and FY-4A satellite from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2022, 897 samples are matched and their deviation characteristics are evaluated. The results show that the correlation coefficient between FY-4A satellite temperature and that of microwave radiometer is 0.9891, and the correlation coefficient between FY-4A satellite temperature and that of radiosonde is 0.9820. The mean temperature of FY-4A satellite is 0.51℃ smaller than that of the radiosonde below 10 km height, and the standard deviation is 0.50℃. The mean temperature of FY-4A satellite is 0.53℃ larger than that of the microwave radiometer below 10 km, and the standard deviation is 0.75℃. FY-4A temperature is consistent with the mean deviation trend of the radiosonde at 0000 UTC and 1200 UTC. Compared with 0000 UTC, the deviation sample of FY-4A at 1200 UTC is less discrete. When there is precipitation, the temperature deviation of microwave radiometer and FY-4A gradually increases above 600 m height, and the deviation reaches the maximum (about 9.35℃) near 1500 m height. In the range of 3000-8500 m height, the deviation ranges from 1.35℃ to 5.10℃, and the standard deviation ranges from 1.41℃ to 4.99℃. In the case of precipitation, the deviation values and standard deviations of FY-4A temperature and radiosonde are small. Although the deviation values and standard deviations of FY-4A temperature and radiosonde are different at different heights in the whole layer, the deviation is between -0.31 and 3.60℃. When there are clouds, the mean deviation between FY-4A temperature and that of microwave radiometer is -0.40℃, and the mean standard deviation is 3.79℃. The overall mean deviation between FY-4A temperature and radiosonde is 0.31℃, and the mean standard deviation is 2.66℃. Both the deviation and standard deviation between FY-4A temperature and that of microwave radiometer are larger than those between FY-4A and radiosonde when there are clouds. The deviation and standard deviation of microwave radiometer temperature and that of radiosonde with FY-4A are small in clear sky. The above conclusions can provide reference for the further use of FY-4A satellite data, as well as for the quality control of FY-4A satellite data and its application in weather analysis and forecast.

Abstract The tropopause region is crucial for the stratosphere‐troposphere exchange (STE) and acts as an indicator of climate change. Double tropopauses (DTs) act to increase the STE process but their driving mechanisms remain an open question. The present assessment offers for the first time the linkage between tropospheric gravity waves (GWs) and DT events by exploring a global data set of multi‐year radiosonde measurements. In the extratropics, the occurrence frequency of DT events keeps a remarkably consistent spatial‐temporal structure with GW total energy. Under the DT scenario, GW total energy has increased by 37.67% compared to single tropopause events. Based on a statistical assessment, the upward propagating GWs throughout the second tropopause region can probably raise Kelvin‐Helmholtz instability or turbulence, leading permanent irregularities in thermodynamic structure, and consequently, increasing the likelihood of DT.

The intercomparison between different atmospheric monitoring systems is key for instrument calibration and validation. Common cases involve satellites, radiosonde and atmospheric model outputs. Since instruments and/or measures are not perfectly collocated, miss-collocation uncertainty must be considered in related intercomparison uncertainty budgets. This paper is motivated by the comparison of GNSS-RO, the Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Occultation, with ERA5, the version 5 Reanalysis of the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts. We consider temperature interpolation observed at GNSS-RO pressure levels to the ERA5 levels. We assess the interpolation uncertainty using as 'truth' high-resolution reference data obtained by GRUAN, the Reference Upper-Air Network of the Global Climate Observing System. In this paper, we propose a mathematical representation of the interpolation problem based on the well-known State-space model and the related Kalman filter and smoother. We show that it performs the same (sometimes better) than linear interpolation and, in addition, provides an estimate of the interpolation uncertainty. Moreover, with both techniques, the interpolation error is not Gaussian distributed, and a scaled Student's t distribution with about 4.3 degrees of freedom is an appropriate approximation for various altitudes, latitudes, seasons and times of day. With our data, interpolation uncertainty results larger at the equator, the Mean Absolute Error being M A E ≅ 0.32 K, and smaller at a high latitude, M A E ≅ 0.21 K at −80° latitude. At lower altitudes, it is close to the measurement uncertainty, with M A E < 0.2 K below the tropopause. Around 300 hPa, it starts increasing and reaches about 0.8 K above 100 hPa, except at the equator, where we observed MAE about 1 K. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Knowledge of atmospheric boundary layer height (ABL) during transient monsoon conditions is essential to understand the role of the monsoon on the exchange between ABL and the free troposphere (FT). The role of the Indian summer monsoon on the day-to-day variations of the ABL height over the five selected stations distributed across the northern (New Delhi), central (Nagpur), western (Mumbai), eastern (Kolkata), and southern peninsular (Gadanki) India has been investigated. In this study, radiosonde datasets over 2004–2019 are utilized to obtain the ABL height during the active and break phases of the monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) gridded rainfall dataset identifies the active and break phases based on the central India rainfall. We have observed the contrasting wind range of spatial variation in the meteorological features during the active and break monsoon conditions over these stations. Within the ABL, the temperature becomes lower and relative humidity (RH) higher during the active than the break phase over different stations across India. The inland stations show pronounced active and break differences compared to the coastal stations. All the stations have a larger active and break difference in surface meteorological parameters during the daytime compared to nighttime. The particulate matter (PM) 2.5 concentration is higher during the break phase when compared to the active phase. The active and break difference in the ABL height strongly depends on the time and space scales besides the meteorological factors. On a day-to-day scale, the relationship between the ABL and active and break phases is not straightforward, as their relationship is nonlinear. The relationship between the ABL height and active and break monsoon phases is stronger for the central inland stations than the coastal stations. Over southern peninsular India, ABL height is more related to wet and dry conditions based on the local rainfall than the central India monsoon rainfall. The ABL height becomes shallower (0.6–0.8 km) over central India and east and west coastal regions in north India, while deeper ABL (~ 1.0–1.8 km) over northwestern India and peninsular inland regions during the active phase and vice versa during the break phase. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The long-term height-resolved wind trend in China under global warming still needs to be discovered. To fill this gap, in this paper we examined the climatology and long-term (1979–2021) trends of the wintertime wind speed at the near-surface and upper atmosphere in China based on long-term radiosonde measurements. At 700, 500, and 400 hPa, much higher wind speed was found over eastern China, compared with western China. At 300, 200, and 100 hPa, maximum wind speed was observed in the latitude zone of around 25–35°N. Furthermore, westerly winds dominated most parts of China between 20°N and 50°N at altitudes from 700 hPa to 100 hPa. A stilling was revealed for the near-surface wind from 1979–2003. From 2004 onward, the near-surface wind speed reversed from decreasing to increasing. This could be largely due to the joint impact of reduced surface roughness length, aerosol optical depth (AOD), and increased sensible heat flux in the ground surface. The decrease of AOD tended to reduce aerosol radiative forcing, thereby destabilizing the planetary boundary layer (PBL). By comparison, the wintertime wind in the upper atmosphere exhibited a significant monotonic upward trend, albeit with varying magnitude for different altitudes. In the upper troposphere, the wintertime maximum wind was observed along a westerly jet stream, with a pronounced upward trend within the zone approximately bounded by latitudes of 25–50°N, particularly above 500 hPa. This accelerating wind observed in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere could be closely associated with the large planetary-scale meridional temperature trend gradient. Besides, the direction for the wind at the near-surface and lower troposphere (925 and 850 hPa) exhibited a larger variance over the period 1979–2021, which could be associated with the strong turbulence of PBL caused by the heterogeneous land surface. For those pressure levels higher than 850 hPa, large wind directional variance was merely found to the south of 25 °N. The findings from long-term radiosonde measurements in winter over China shed light on the changes in wind speed on the ground and upper atmosphere under global warming from an observational perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The hailstorm of 30 August 2022 in the NE of Catalonia (NE of the Iberian Peninsula) produced the largest hail size, with diameters exceeding 10 cm. Furthermore, hail occurrence exceeded 2 cm in fourteen days and 4 cm in seven days during August 2022. The size and the days number constituted new records in Catalonia for at least the last 30 years. The analysis has compared the thermodynamic values derived from the sounding of Barcelona with the climatic data for 1998–2022 (25 years of data). This fact has allowed the selection and evaluation of different thermodynamic parameters' behaviour during hail days in Catalonia. In this research, the precipitable water mass provided the best results as a hail forecaster. Second, the study has evaluated if the different parameters have a significant trend during the study period. The answer is yes in all cases, but some parameters presented a stepped rise while others increased smoothly. Finally, the research has analysed if the parameter values during August 2022 were extraordinary compared with the rest of the period. In this case, the thermodynamic parameters nature was well correlated with the hail size and occurrence maximums of August 2022. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The accuracy of temperature and relative humidity (RH) profiles retrieved by the ground-based microwave radiometer (MWR) is crucial for meteorological research. In this study, the four-year measurements of brightness temperature measured by the microwave radiometer from Huangpu meteorological station in Guangzhou, China, and the radiosonde data from the Qingyuan meteorological station (70 km northwest of Huangpu station) during the years from 2018 to 2021 are compared with the sonde data. To make a detailed comparison on the performance of machine learning models in retrieving the temperature and RH profiles, four machine learning algorithms, namely Deep Learning (DL), Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) and Random Forest (RF), are employed and verified. The results show that the DL model performs the best in temperature retrieval (with the root-mean-square error and the correlation coefficient of 2.36 and 0.98, respectively), while the RH of the four machine learning methods shows different excellence at different altitude levels. The integrated machine learning (ML) RH method is proposed here, in which a certain method with the minimum RMSE is selected from the four methods of DL, GBM, XGBoost and RF for a certain altitude level. Two cases on 29 January 2021 and on 10 February 2021 are used for illustration. The case on 29 January 2021 illustrates that the DL model is suitable for temperature retrieval and the ML model is suitable for RH retrieval in Guangzhou. The case on 10 February 2021 shows that the ML RH method reaches over 85% before precipitation, implying the application of the ML RH method in pre-precipitation warnings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]