The Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology of the University of Cologne (IGMK) operates several remote sensing instruments to monitor the atmospheric state with focus on the 4D distribution of water vapor, clouds and precipitation. and the structure of the atmospheric boundary layer. The overall goal is an improved understanding of the atmospheric component of the hydrological cycle. The instruments are located at the three supersites:

Photo: Holger Deckelmann (AWI)