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  • Deep learning models and an advection method for solar radiation forecasting

    Deep learning models and an advection method for solar radiation forecasting

    Reliable solar radiation and photovoltaic power prediction is essential for the safe and stable operation of electric power systems. Cloud cover is highly related with solar radiation, but existing advection-/extrapolation-based cloud forecast methods have difficulties in capturing cloud development. Researchers from KNMI have applied and compared two deep learning models and an advection method (optical…

  • Canadian forest fire smoke colours our sunset

    Canadian forest fire smoke colours our sunset

    Thick clouds of smoke gathered over forests in eastern Canada this month. Within seven days, the smoke reached the Netherlands at an altitude of three to four kilometres, carried along by a strong westerly wind. Scattering of sunlight by the smoke particles in the air coloured the sky bright red-orange during sunset last week. Forest…

  • CINDI-3 intercomparison campaign

    CINDI-3 intercomparison campaign

    Advancing Our Understanding of Air Pollution through CINDI-3From 21 May until 25 June 2024, the third Cabauw INtercomparison of UV-Vis DOAS Instruments (CINDI-3) campaign took place in Cabauw, the Netherlands. Building on the success of CINDI-2 in 2016, this event was a significant milestone in atmospheric science. During the effort, more than 100 people participated…

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