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ESA Proba-3 Mission

The PMOD/WRC Instrument, DARA, was successfully launched into Space on 5 Dec. 2024 onboard the ESA Proba-3 mission.

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Research in Focus

Research topics at PMOD/WRC focus on solar physics, climate modelling, and irradiance measurements in Space and on Earth.
Radiometers for Space Applications

The PMOD/WRC develops and constructs radiometers for space and ground-based applications.
Precision made in Davos

We conduct research over a wide range of topics from the international standardisation of irradiance measurements to the manufacture of Space radiometers.
World-Wide Calibration Standards

PMOD/WRC operates the World Radiation Center, which helps ensure world-wide irradiance calibration standards.
International Comparisons

Regular international comparisons are held at the PMOD/WRC to ensure the worldwide homogeneity of radiometers.

NEWS & EVENTS

10 Dec. 2024. The PhD position is part of the Marie Curie doctoral Dust network...

ESA website, 3 Dec. 2024. ESA’s Proba-3 will be the first mission to create...

Provisionally from 22 Sep. to 10 Oct. 2025 at PMOD/WRC. Further info soon....

19 July 2024. Our list of MSC and Semester projects for 2024/2025 has been...

14 June 2024. The latest report has appeared with the participation of...

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Research

Research at the PMOD/WRC aims to expand our knowledge of the Sun and its possible effect on Earth’s climate. Main research topics include: solar physics, climate modelling, and solar irradiance measurements.
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Solar Irradiance in Space

Solar irradiance can be measured more accurately above the Earth’s atmosphere, in Space. The PMOD/WRC designs and constructs cutting-edge radiometer instruments for demanding applications in Space.
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Solar Irradiance on Earth

Solar irradiance measurements at the Earth’s surface are important for weather and climate studies. The PMOD/WRC designs and constructs cutting-edge radiometer and spectro-radiometers for ground-based applications.
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World Radiation Center

The World Radiation Center has the mandate from the WMO to verify that irradiance measurements adhere to the same standards and comply with the same references. This helps to ensure worldwide comparability.
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International Comparisons

PMOD/WRC operates the World Standard Group (WSG) of pyrheliometers to measure solar irradiance. Every 5 years, international comparisons are held to ensure the worldwide homogeneity of these and other radiometers.
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Calibration Services

As a designated calibration institute for solar radiometers, we provide calibration services for a wide range of customers from around the world, from research and meteorological institutes to the industrial sector.
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