Bachelor thesis, master thesis, state examinations and doctoral thesis in the research group atmospheric physics
Working in the area of water vapor measurements:
Water vapor is the most important, naturally occurring trace gas in the atmosphere. In connection with climate change and the associated rise in temperature, water vapor is taking on additional importance. An increase in temperature usually leads to an increase in the water vapor content, which in turn results in a further increase in temperature due to the radiation properties of the water vapor. This is called a positive feedback. Measurements and observation of the development of water vapor over time are therefore of great importance. For this purpose, a new, simple ground device is to be set up in Wuppertal that measures the water vapor column (total water vapor or precipitable water) in the atmosphere. The measurements consist of vertical measurements of the IR temperature of the cloudless sky. These temperatures are directly related to the water vapor content. At the moment, the first experimental measurements are being carried out by hand using simple IR thermometers. In the course of development, some opportunities for collaboration are possible, for example in the context of a bachelor's thesis: - Temperature measurements using IR thermometers and comparisons with satellite observations and other ground-based measurements (e.g. GPS measurements) - Commissioning of IR temperature sensors using an Arduino - Operating the Arduino with the help of solar panels to enable self-sufficient measurements...
If you have any questions or are interested in working together, please contact
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Christoph Kalicinsky or Dipl.-Phys. Peter Knieling
kalicins@uni-wuppertal.de knieling@uni-wuppertal.de
Tel: 0202 - 439 – 2779 Tel: 0202 - 439 – 2749
Working in the area of GRIPS temperature measurements:
In Wuppertal, temperatures in the mesopause region (approx. 87 km altitude) have been measured since the 1980s. The data evaluation is based on different steps such as the selection of the spectra, different corrections and finally the temperature determination itself. Some of these steps still require the personal intervention or work of a scientist. There is therefore interest in automating parts of the evaluation and using artificial intelligence (AI) at appropriate points. The first steps in this direction have already been taken and the results look promising. In the course of further development, some opportunities for collaboration are possible, for example in the context of a bachelor's or master's thesis.
If you have any questions or are interested in working together, please contact
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Christoph Kalicinsky or Dipl.-Phys. Peter Knieling
kalicins@uni-wuppertal.de knieling@uni-wuppertal.de
Tel: 0202 - 439 – 2779 Tel: 0202 - 439 – 2749
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Information on the design of homework, Bachelor thesis and master thesis (pdf)
