World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Environmental Sciences

D-Index
39
Citations
6272
World Ranking
8336
National Ranking
200

Overview

Jan Fokke Meirink is affiliated with the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute in the Netherlands. Their research spans primarily in the fields of Environmental Science and Earth and Planetary Sciences, with significant contributions in related subfields such as Global and Planetary Change, Atmospheric Science, Artificial Intelligence, Media Technology, and Environmental Engineering.

Their scientific work focuses on several main topics, including atmospheric aerosols and clouds, meteorological phenomena and simulations, solar radiation and photovoltaics, atmospheric and environmental gas dynamics, climate variability and models, precipitation measurement and analysis, as well as atmospheric chemistry and aerosols.

Significant recent publications by Jan Fokke Meirink include:

  • CLARA-A3: The third edition of the AVHRR-based CM SAF climate data record on clouds, radiation and surface albedo covering the period 1979 to 2023 (2023), published in Earth system science data
  • Satellite observations of aerosols and clouds over southern China from 2006 to 2015: analysis of changes and possible interaction mechanisms (2020), published in Atmospheric chemistry and physics
  • EURADCLIM: the European climatological high-resolution gauge-adjusted radar precipitation dataset (2023), published in Earth system science data
  • Model development in practice: a comprehensive update to the boundary layer schemes in HARMONIE-AROME cycle 40 (2022), published in Geoscientific model development
  • Comparison of Ocean Surface Rain Rates From the Global Precipitation Mission and the Meteosat Second-Generation Satellite for Wind Scatterometer Quality Control (2020), published in IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Jan Fokke Meirink include:

  • Hartwig Deneke
  • Anja Hünerbein
  • Martin Stengel
  • Nikos Benas
  • Andreas Macke

Regular publication venues for their work include:

  • Atmospheric measurement techniques
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Earth system science data
  • Atmospheric chemistry and physics
  • Geoscientific model development

The diversity of research topics and the interdisciplinary nature of their work reflect their engagement with a wide range of atmospheric and environmental science challenges. Their research contributes to understanding climate data records, aerosol-cloud interactions, precipitation datasets, boundary layer modeling, and remote sensing quality control.

Best Publications

  • Assessing Methane Emissions from Global Space-Borne Observations

    C. Frankenberg;J. F. Meirink;M. van Weele;U. Platt

  • Inverse Modeling of Global and Regional CH4 Emissions Using SCIAMACHY Satellite Retrievals

    Peter Bergamaschi;Christian Frankenberg;Jan Fokke Meirink;Maarten Krol;Maarten Krol

  • Satellite chartography of atmospheric methane from SCIAMACHY on board ENVISAT: 2. Evaluation based on inverse model simulations

    P. Bergamaschi;C. Frankenberg;J. F. Meirink;J. F. Meirink;M. Krol;M. Krol

  • Atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide from SCIAMACHY satellite data: initial comparison with chemistry and transport models

    M. Buchwitz;R. de Beek;J. Burrows;H. Bovensmann

  • CLARA-A2: the second edition of the CM SAF cloud and radiation data record from 34 years of global AVHRR data

    Karl-Göran Karlsson;Kati Anttila;Jörg Trentmann;Martin Stengel

  • Satellite chartography of atmospheric methane from SCIAMACHY on board ENVISAT: Analysis of the years 2003 and 2004

    C. Frankenberg;J. F. Meirink;P. Bergamaschi;A. P. H. Goede

  • Four-dimensional variational data assimilation for inverse modelling of atmospheric methane emissions: method and comparison with synthesis inversion

    J. F. Meirink;J. F. Meirink;P. Bergamaschi;M. C. Krol;M. C. Krol;M. C. Krol

  • Tropical methane emissions: A revised view from SCIAMACHY onboard ENVISAT

    Christian Frankenberg;Peter Bergamaschi;André Butz;Sander Houweling;Sander Houweling

  • Observational evidence for cloud cover enhancement over western European forests

    Adriaan J. Teuling;Christopher M. Taylor;Jan Fokke Meirink;Lieke A. Melsen

  • Inverse modeling of European CH4 emissions 2001-2006

    P. Bergamaschi;M. Krol;M. Krol;J. F. Meirink;F. Dentener

  • CLARA-A1: a cloud, albedo, and radiation dataset from 28 yr of global AVHRR data

    K.-G. Karlsson;A. Riihelä;R. Müller;J. F. Meirink

  • Atmospheric constraints on global emissions of methane from plants

    S. Houweling;T. Röckmann;I. Aben;F. Keppler

  • Cloud property datasets retrieved from AVHRR, MODIS, AATSR and MERIS in the framework of the Cloud_cci project

    Martin Stengel;Stefan Stapelberg;Oliver Sus;Cornelia Schlundt

  • Four-dimensional variational data assimilation for inverse modeling of atmospheric methane emissions: Analysis of SCIAMACHY observations

    Jan Fokke Meirink;Jan Fokke Meirink;Peter Bergamaschi;Christian Frankenberg;Monica T. S. d'Amelio

  • Sensitivity analysis of methane emissions derived from SCIAMACHY observations through inverse modelling

    J. F. Meirink;J. F. Meirink;H. J. Eskes;A. P. H. Goede

  • Triple Collocation of Summer Precipitation Retrievals from SEVIRI over Europe with Gridded Rain Gauge and Weather Radar Data

    R. A. Roebeling;E. L. A. Wolters;J. F. Meirink;H. Leijnse

  • CLAAS: the CM SAF cloud property data set using SEVIRI

    M. S. Stengel;A. K. Kniffka;J. F. M. Meirink;M. L. Lockhoff

  • The MSG-SEVIRI-based cloud property data record CLAAS-2

    Nikos Benas;Stephan Finkensieper;Martin Stengel;Gerd-Jan van Zadelhoff

  • The impact of SCIAMACHY near-infrared instrument calibration on CH 4 and CO total columns

    A. M. S. Gloudemans;H. Schrijver;Q. Kleipool;Q. Kleipool;M. M. P. van den Broek

  • Optimizing global CO emission estimates using a four-dimensional variational data assimilation system and surface network observations

    P. B. Hooghiemstra;P. B. Hooghiemstra;M. C. Krol;M. C. Krol;M. C. Krol;J. F. Meirink;P. Bergamaschi

  • Evidence for long-range transport of carbon monoxide in the Southern Hemisphere from SCIAMACHY observations

    A. M. S. Gloudemans;M. C. Krol;M. C. Krol;M. C. Krol;J. F. Meirink;A. T. J. de Laat;A. T. J. de Laat

Frequent Co-Authors

Maarten Krol
Maarten Krol Wageningen University & Research
Ralf Bennartz
Ralf Bennartz Vanderbilt University
Christian Frankenberg
Christian Frankenberg California Institute of Technology
Sander Houweling
Sander Houweling Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Peter Bergamaschi
Peter Bergamaschi Heidelberg University
Henk Eskes
Henk Eskes Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
Ilse Aben
Ilse Aben Netherlands Institute for Space Research
Piet Stammes
Piet Stammes Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
Thomas Röckmann
Thomas Röckmann Utrecht University
Edward J. Dlugokencky
Edward J. Dlugokencky National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in expanding their expertise beyond Environmental Sciences, pursuing an advanced degree online can be a practical option. Many students are drawn to programs like an edd without dissertation, which allow for focused study and career advancement without the extensive research requirement.

Choosing the right program is crucial, and selecting from accredited eds to edd programs ensures high educational standards and broad recognition in the job market. This is particularly important for those aiming to move into leadership or policy-making roles in environmental fields.

Other related paths include the cheapest dsw program, which can complement environmental advocacy through social work, influencing community and societal change. Additionally, an online general studies degree affordable offers interdisciplinary knowledge that can be beneficial for diverse career options in environmental policy, education, and management.

Exploring these varied online degrees enables students and professionals to tailor their education to their career goals while accommodating flexible schedules and budgets.

Best Scientists Citing Jan Fokke Meirink

Trending Scientists