STORM Lab - About

Overview

STORM Lab (Science of Thermodynamics, Observations, Remote Sensing & Modeling) is an interdisciplinary research group at IIT Bhubaneswar focused on understanding precipitation systems, atmospheric thermodynamics, and energy interactions using a combination of observations, physics-based analysis, and data-driven methods.

The lab’s work emphasizes rainfall processes, convective systems, and their linkage with atmospheric energetics, using multi-platform observations such as weather radar and satellite data, along with machine learning techniques for improved estimation and prediction.

What Makes STORM Lab Unique

STORM Lab brings together traditionally separate domains—thermodynamics, atmospheric science, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence—into a unified framework.

This integrated approach enables improved understanding and prediction of complex Earth system processes, particularly in regions influenced by strong convection, monsoon dynamics, and human-induced energy interactions.

Core Research Areas

Atmospheric thermodynamics and convection
Atmospheric and Thermal Radiation
Rainfall processes and extreme weather systems
Satellite and radar remote sensing
Machine learning for geophysical data
Energy–climate interactions