TIM* is a MULTI-YEAR and HIGH-DENSITY meteorological field campaign on severe thunderstorms. The Intense Observation Periods (IOPs) will take place from 2026 to 2028, gathering critcal data to understand extreme thunderstorms and the interaction with mountain ranges.
*TIM = Thunderstorm Intensification from Mountains to Plains
TIM, the
European Field Measurement Campaign on Severe Storms, will take place from 2026 to 2028, a three year period of intense observations and measurements.
Mobile teams and fixed observation sites will be equipped with the newest
sensor generations and technologies, to gather important data of extreme
thunderstorms.
This data will be provided to the scientific world and be available for future
generations of researchers.
*TIM = Thunderstorm Intensification from Mountains to Plains
With this mayor field campaign on severe storms scientists from all over Europe want to understand the mechanisms of extreme thunderstorms, leading to dangerous flash floods, strong and sudden wind gust or severe hail.
The results of the project will be integrated into forecasting models and warning systems with the goal to better protect communities.
Preparedness is crucial to minimize impacts, injuries and fatalities. Short lead times for severe thunderstorms make it difficult for emergency services to prepare. One of the main goals of TIM is to improve thunderstorm forecast models and warning systems.
Industry is a key factor in developing new strategies and products to mitigate negative effects of climate change. Their involvement sends a strong signal and ensures an efficient user uptake of knowledge generated by TIM.
This field measurement campaign is critical to understand the processes behind extreme thunderstorms. With TIM, we can learn to better understand convective processes in the atmosphere and improve meteorological and hydrological models as well as climate projections.