Atsushi Hamada

Atsushi Hamada is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Sustainable Design, University of Toyama, where he is affiliated with the Department of Earth System Science. He concurrently serves as a Visiting Associate Professor at the Center for Environmental Remote Sensing (CEReS) at Chiba University. His academic career spans multiple institutions and research collaborations focused on atmospheric science and remote sensing.

Dr. Hamada's research focuses on several interconnected areas within atmospheric science:

• Precipitation systems and cloud physics analysis
• Satellite meteorology and remote sensing techniques
• Tropical meteorology and extreme rainfall events
• Global precipitation measurement using spaceborne instruments
• Climate change impacts on precipitation patterns

His publication record demonstrates extensive work with satellite missions including the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) and Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). Recent research emphasizes spectral latent heating retrieval algorithms, drop size distribution analysis, and precipitation mechanisms across diverse geographical regions. His work consistently involves international collaborations with researchers from multiple institutions across Japan and globally.

Dr. Hamada has developed significant tools for the meteorological community, including the Equidistant color scale generator (with Inatsu, 2016) and the CTOP (Cloud-Top Height Product) estimated by geostationary satellites. His research bridges theoretical meteorology with practical applications for weather prediction, climate monitoring, and environmental studies. His work on precipitation systems has particular relevance for understanding regional weather patterns around Japan and in tropical regions.