We invite you to submit your abstracts for the ERAD 2026 conference program. Submission deadline is April, 15th.
This year's targeted topics are:
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microphysical retrievals using dual-polarization and multi-frequency radars
radar classification of hydrometeors and identification of various microphysical processes
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use of singe- and dual-polarization radars for quantification of liquid and non-liquid precipitation
multi-frequency and multi-sensor (radar /lidar /gauge /disdrometer /microwave links) approaches for rain and snow estimation
hydrological applications
flash floods and extreme rain
radar climatology
radar-based studies of deep convection
tornadoes
hail
severe winds and microbursts / downbursts
tropical cyclones and mesoscale convective systems producing extreme rain
Multiparameter radar characterization of winter precipitation
a 3D structure analysis of winter storms
discrimination between synoptic and lake-effect snow
in-situ probes for examining various snow / ice habits
theoretical, model- and data-centric machine learning
neural networks for radar QPE and weather forecasting
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analysis of multiparameter radar signatures of non-meteorological scatterers such as ground and sea clutter
Aeroecology (observations of biota)
wild fires, volcano ashes, chaff, etc.
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integration of polarimetric radar data with ground- and satellite-based lightning sensors
results from recent field campaigns
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novel sampling / scanning strategies
waveform design, pulse compression
techniques to improve the quality
coverage, and spatiotemporal resolution of radar data
new methodologies for representation and visualization of the multiparameter radar data
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radar data assimilation
forward radar operators
improved understanding of the cloud / precipitation generation processes
using polarimetric and multifrequency “fingerprints” of various microphysical / dynamical processes for better parameterization of the cloud and NWP models.
Single or multi-sensor analyses using radar systems aboard airborne and satellite platforms
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advances in radar hardware
phased array
solid-state
millimeter / sub-millimeter radars
radar networks
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operational methods for controlling data quality
radar calibration
radar networking
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teaching innovations
active learning demonstrations
educational deployments of radar technology
Integration of data from multiple radars with airborne, satellite,and in situ measurements during recent field campaigns (e.g., TRACER, ESCAPE, IMPACTS, etc.)
radar data exchange and formats
WMO standardization
computing and software infrastructure (e.g., open-source toolkits)
Travel Student Prizes
We are pleased to offer three travel prizes for the best student extended abstract submission. Travel Student prizes are aimed to increase representation of students from developing countries, who may have limited travel options. An extended abstract in the form of a journal publication should be submitted by the prescribed deadline. The program committee will be reviewing each submission, scoring it for the student prize.
The best student submission will receive:
Free On-Site registration for ERAD2026
Free accommodation at the conference venue (for duration of conference)
The second best submission will receive:
Free On-Site registration for ERAD 2026
Free accommodation in the Nobel Palace designated hotel (for duration of conference)