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1). Trends in Radiative Fluxes over the Indian Region
Padmakumari B, V K Soni, M.N Rajeevan, chapter 9, 145

2). Variability of atmospheric aerosols over India
Sateesh SK, S S. Babu, B Padmakumari, G Pandithirai, V K Soni, chapter 13, 221

1). Mahesh Nikam, Sanket Kalgutkar and Padmakumari B,  In-house built portable mini Radiosonde Ground Receiver (mRGR) System for meteorological data telemetry from higher altitudes, Technical Report No.TR-07, 2023,  ESSO/IITM/ART/TR/01(2023)/201.

61.  Ranjeeta Gawhane, Krishnakant Budhavant, Vinayak Waghmare, Subrata Mukherjee, Govindan Pandithurai, Padmakumari B: Chemical composition of cloud and rainwater at a high‑altitude mountain site in western India: source apportionment and potential factors. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34793-7

60.  Sunil S., Padmakumari B., Optical and Radiative Characteristics of the Lower Part of Cirrus Clouds Over a Rain Shadow Region in South Peninsular India, Pure and Applied Geophysics, Online, April 2024, DOI:10.1007/s00024-024-03466-4, 1-28

59. Padmakumari B., Maheskumar R.S., Morwal S.B., Kulkarni J.R., Variability of Index of Coalescence Activity (ICA) over a rain-shadow region during monsoon and its role in cloud seeding programs in India, Atmospheric Research, 304, July 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2024.107390

58. Ghude S.D., Jenamani R.K., Kulkarni R., Wagh S., Dhangar N.G., Parde A.N., Acharja P., Lonkar P., Govardhan G., Yadav P., Vispute A., Debnath S., Lal D. M., Bisht D.S., Jena C., Pawar P.V., Dhankhar S.S., Sinha V., Chate D.M., Safai P.D., Nigam N., Konwar M., Hazra A., Dharmaraj T ., Gopalkrishnan V., Padmakumari B., Gultepe I., Biswas M., Karipot A.K., Prabhakaran Thara, Nanjundiah R.S., Rajeevan M., WiFEX: Walk into the Warm Fog over Indo-Gangetic Plain Region, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 104, May 2023, DOI:10.1175/BAMS-D-21-0197.1, E980–E1005 

57. Mahesh Nikam, Sanket Kalgutkar and Padmakumari B,  In-house built portable mini Radiosonde Ground Receiver (mRGR) System for meteorological data telemetry from higher altitudes, Technical Report No.TR-07, 2023,  ESSO/IITM/ART/TR/01(2023)/201.

56. Morwal S.B., Padmakumari B., Maheskumar R.S., Hosalikar K.S., Sai Krishnan K.C., Narkhedkar S.G., Pandithurai G., Kulkarni J.R., Contrasting features of monsoon convection over land and sea in the west coast of peninsular India as revealed by S-band radar. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, Online, August 2022, DOI:10.1007/s00704-022-04189-z, 1-17

55. Padmakumari B, Sanket Kalgutkar, Sneha Sunil, Mahesh Nikam, G. Pandithurai, High temporal variability of surface solar irradiance due to cloud enhancement effect over the Western Ghat mountains in peninsular India, Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 232, June 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2022.105867

54. Raja B., Maheskumar R.S., Padmakumari B., Sunitha Devi S., Interannual crisscross pattern observed in South Asian monsoon rainfall and its relationship with aerosols, Atmospheric Research, 271: 106112, June 2022, DOI:10.1016/j.atmosres.2022.106112, 1-10

53. Shukla B.P., John J., Padmakumari B., Das D., Thirugnanasambantham D., Gairola R.M., Did dust intrusion and lofting escalate the catastrophic widespread lightning on 16th April 2019, India?, Atmospheric Research, 266: 105933, March 2022, DOI:10.1016/j.atmosres.2021.105933, 1-13

52. Maheskumar R. S., Padmakumari B., Savita Morwal, JR Kulkarni.  Role of topography and aerosols in the rainfall over the Western Ghats and rain shadow regions as inferred from aircraft measurements.  VayuMandal 47(2), 86-95, 2021.

51. Sunil S., Padmakumari B., Pandithurai G., Patil R.D., Naidu C.V., Diurnal (24 h) cycle and seasonal variability of cloud fraction retrieved from a Whole Sky Imager over a complex terrain in the Western Ghats and comparison with MODIS, Atmospheric Research, 248: 105180, January 2021, DOI:10.1016/j.atmosres.2020.105180, 1-13

50. Banerjee S., Padmakumari B., Spatiotemporal variability and evolution of day and night winter fog over the Indo Gangetic Basin using INSAT-3D and comparison with surface visibility and aerosol optical depth, Science of the Total Environment, 745: 140962, November 2020, DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140962, 1-13

49. Raja B., Maheskumar R.S., Padmakumari B., System driven changes in aerosol-cloud interactions and its impact on the life-cycle of a monsoon depression, Atmospheric Research, 235:104765, May 2020, DOI:10.1016/j.atmosres.2019.104765, 1-13

48. Sunil S., Padmakumari B., High temporal variability of wintertime fog, aerosol and Red-Blue-Ratio using ground-based observations of shortwave irradiance and sky imagery over a station in Indo-Gangetic Basin: Optical and Radiative characteristics, Atmospheric Environment, 226:117382, April 2020, DOI:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2020.117382

47. Cloud fraction retrieval and its variability during daytime from ground-based sky imagery over a tropical station in India, Akshaya Nikumbh, B.Padmakumari, Sneha Sunil, Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, Vol. 190, September 2019, Pages 74-83.

46. Statistical characteristics of the cloud cells in the categories of pre‑convective, convective‑initiation and convective‑enhancement in the contrasting monsoon seasons over the rain‑shadow region of peninsular India, S.B. Morwal, B. Padmakumari, S.G. Narkhedkar, Y.K.Reddy, R.S. Maheskumar, G. Pandithurai1, J. R. Kulkarni, Climate Dynamics, Published online 22 June 2019, ttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-019-04857-3

45. Morwal, S.B., B. Padmakumari, G. Pandithurai and J. R. Kulkarni, History of Cloud Seeding in India. Bulletin of IMSP, September 2018 Vol. 17, 2. pp 7-10

44. Cloud fraction retrieval using data from Indian geostationary satellites and validation, Shivali Verma, P.V.N. Rao, Hareef Baba KS, M.V.R. Seshasai & B.PadmaKumari, International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2018, DOI: 10.1080/01431161.2018.1479792

43. Characterization of hydrometeors and precipitation over the Indian monsoon region using aircraft measurements, R.S. Maheskumar, B. Padmakumari, Mahen Konwar, S.B. Morwal, C.G. Deshpande, Atmospheric Research, Volume 205, 1 June 2018, Pages 147-154

42. Rain-shadow: An area harboring “Gray Ocean” clouds, B. Padmakumari, R.S. Maheskumar, G. Harikishan, S.B. Morwal, J.R. Kulkarni, Atmospheric Research, Volume 205, 1 June 2018, Pages 70-79

41. Characteristics of precipitating monsoon clouds over rain-shadow and drought-hit regions of India using radar, Morwal S.B., Narkhedkar S.G., Padmakumari B., Maheskumar R.S., Kulkarni J.R., Climate Dynamics, Online, July 2017.

40. Microphysical characteristics of convective clouds over ocean and land from aircraft observations, Padmakumari B., Maheskumar R.S., Anand V., Axisa D, Atmospheric Research, 195, October 2017, DOI:10.1016/j.atmosres. 2017.05.011, 62-71.

39. Winter fog experiment over the Indo-Gangetic plains of India, Sachin D. Ghude, G. S. Bhat, Thara Prabhakaran, R. K. Jenamani, D. M. Chate, P. D. Safai, A. K. Karipot, M. Konwar, Prakash Pithani, V. Sinha, P. S. P. Rao, S. A. Dixit, S. Tiwari, K. Todekar, S. Varpe, A. K. Srivastava, D. S. Bisht, P. Murugavel, Kaushar Ali, Usha Mina, M. Dharua, Y. Jaya Rao, B. Padmakumari, et al., Current Science, Vol. 112, No. 4, February 2017.

38. Increasing trend in temperature and moisture induced heat index and its effect on human health in climate change scenario over the Indian sub-continent, Jaswal A.K., Padmakumari B., Naresh Kumar, Kore P.A, Journal of Climate Change, 3, January 2017, DOI: 10.3233/JCC-170002, 11–25.

37. Padmakumari, B,  G. Harikishan, and R. S. Maheskumar, Inter-comparison of CALIPSO and CloudSat retrieved profiles of aerosol and cloud microphysical parameters with aircraft profiles over a tropical region. SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing 9876, Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere, Clouds, and Precipitation, 98761S, May 2016, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2223332 

36. Sneha Sunil, B. Padmakumari (2016). Retrieval of aerosol properties from ground-based MFRSR measurements and estimation of forcing efficiency. Bulletin of Indian Aerosol Science & Technology Association, Vol 22, No.1 & 2, pp 712-714 

35. Aerosol Indirect Effects from ground-based retrievals over the rain shadow region in Indian sub-continent, G. Harikishan, B. Padmakumari, R.S. Maheskumar, G. Pandithurai, Q. L. Min. J., Geophys. Res., 121, doi: 10.1002/2015JD024577, February 2016.

34. Intra-seasonal and Inter-annual variability of Bowen Ratio over rain-shadow region of North peninsular India, S. B. Morwal, S. G. Narkhedkar, B. Padmakumari, R. S. Maheskumar, J.R. Kulkarni, Theoretical & Appl. Meteorology, DOI 10.1007/s00704-016-1745-6, January 2016.

33. The effect of mineral dust and soot aerosols on ice microphysics near the foothills of the Himalayas: A numerical investigation, Anupam Hazra,  B. Padmakumari, R. S. Maheskumar, Jen-Ping Chen, Atmospheric Research, 171, 41-55, doi: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2015.12.005,  December 2015.

32. Variability of monsoon intra-cloud and inter-cloud microphysics over Indian sub-continent, S. B. Morwal, J. L. Brenguier, B. Padmakumari, R. S. Maheskumar, J.R. Kulkarni, J. Geophys. Res., 120, doi: 10.1002/2015JD023533.  Nov 2015.

31. Unprecedented hailstorms over north peninsular India during February- March 2014, Kulkarni, J. R., Morwal, S. B., Narkhedkar, S. G., Maheskumar, R. S., Padmakumari, B., Sunitha Devi, S & Rajeevan. M, Journal of Geophysical Research, March 2015, DOI: 10.1002/2015JD023093.

30. Cloud characteristics over the rain-shadow region of North Central peninsular India during monsoon withdrawal and post-withdrawal periods, S. B. Morwal, S. G. Narkhedkar, B. Padmakumari, R. S. Maheskumar, D. R. Kothawale, K. K. Dani, R. Burger, R. T. Bruintjes and J. R. Kulkarni, Climate Dynamics, April 2015, DOI: 10.1007/s00382-015-2595-0.

29. Radiative effect of dust aerosols on cloud microphysics and meso-scale dynamics during monsoon breaks over Arabian Sea, Harikishan G., B. Padmakumari, R.S. Maheskumar, J.R. Kulkarni, Atmospheric Environment, 105, Mar 2015, 22-31, DOI/10.1016/j.atmosenv-2015.01.037

28. Macro and micro physical properties of monsoon clouds over a rain shadow region in India from ground-based radiometric measurements, G. Harikishan, B. Padmakumari, R.S. Maheskumar G. Pandithurai & Q. L. Min, Journal of Geophysical Research, 2014, 119, DOI:10.1002/2013JD020872, 4736-4749.

27. Rainfall mechanism over the rain‑shadow region of north peninsular India, S. G. Narkhedkar, S. B. Morwal, B. Padmakumari, C. G. Deshpande, D. R. Kothawale, R. S. Maheskumar, J. R. Kulkarni,  Climate Dynamics, Nov 2014, DOI 10.1007/s00382-014-2403-2, 1-20.

26. Double blanket effect caused by two layers of black carbon aerosols escalates warming in the Brahmaputra River Valley, P.C.R. Rahul, R.L. Bhawar, D.C. Ayantika, P.D. Safai, V. Thara, B. Padmakumari, M.P. Raju, Nature Scientific Reports, 4:3670, January 2014, DOI:10.1038/srep03670, 1-7.

25. Possible evidence of new particle formation and its impact on cloud microphysics from airborne measurements over Bay of Bengal, C.G. Deshpande, R. Bhalwanker, B. Padmakumari,  R.S. Maheskumar, Duncan Axisa and J.R. Kulkarni,  Atmospheric Research, 140-141, February 2014. Doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2014.01.014, 1-13.

24. In situ measurements of aerosol vertical and spatial distribution over continental India during the major drought year 2009, B. Padmakumari, R. S. Maheskumar, G. Harikishan, S. B. Morwal, T. V. Prabha and J.R.Kulkarni , Atmospheric Environment, 80, August 2013, DOI:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2013.07.064,107-121 [Most downloaded article from Elsevier website]

23. Decrease in evaporation over the Indian monsoon region: implication on regional hydrological cycle, B. Padmakumari, A. K. Jaswal & B. N. Goswami, Climatic Change, October 2013, DOI 10.1007/s10584-013-0957-3.

22. Mechanism of high rainfall over the Indian west coast region during the monsoon season, Maheskumar, R.S., Narkhedkar, S. G., Morwal, S.B., Padmakumari B., Kothawale D.R. , R. R. Joshi, R.R., Deshpande, C.G., Bhalwankar,R.V., Kulkarni , J.R., Climate Dynamics, October 2013,  DOI 10.1007/s00382-013-1972-9, 201.

21. Sheshu Kumar G, B Padma Kumari, and C V V Bhadram. Study of Aerosol Distribution over Indian Region based on Satellite Retrieved Data.  J. Ind. Geophys. Union, October 2012, Vol.16, No.4, pp. 189-197

20. Comparative study of aircraft- and satellite-derived aerosol and cloud microphysical parameters during CAIPEEX-2009 over the Indian region, B. Padmakumari, R.S. Maheskumar, G. Harikishan, J.R. Kulkarni, and B.N. Goswami,  International Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 34, No. 1, 358–373, online, 2012.

19. Aircraft observations of elevated pollution layers near the foothills of the Himalayas during CAIPEEX-2009, B. Padmakumari, R. S. Maheskumar, S. B. Morwal, G. Harikishan, Mahen Konwar, J. R. Kulkarni and B. N. Goswami,  Quarterly Journal of Royal Meteorological Society, DOI:10.1002/qj.1989, 1-14, online, 2012.

18. Cloud microphysical properties over Indian monsoon regions during CAIPEEX-2009, Savita B. Morwal, R.S. Maheskumar, B. Padma Kumari, J.R. Kulkarni, B.N. Goswami, Journal of Atmospheric and Solar Terrestrial Physics, 81-82, DOI:10.1016/j.jastp.2012.04.01076-85, 2012

17. The Cloud Aerosol Interactions and Precipitation Enhancement Experiment (CAIPEEX.: Overview and Preliminary Results, Kulkarni, J. R., Maheskumar, R. S., Morwal S. B, Padma Kumari B., et al., Current Science, 102 (3., 2012.

16. Scale interactions near the foothills of Himalayas during CAIPEEX,  Prabha, T. V., A. Karipot, D. Axisa, B. Padma Kumari, R. S. Maheshkumar, M. Konwar, J. R. Kulkarni, and B.N. Goswami, J. Geophys. Res., 117, doi: 10.1029/2011JD016754, D10203, 2012.

15. Harikishan G., B. Padma Kumari and R. S. Maheskumar (2012). Impact of intense dust storm of march 2012 on surface reaching solar radiation over Pune. Bulletin of Indian Aerosol Science & Technology Association, Vol 20, No.1 & 2, pp 299-300 

14. Seminal role of clouds on solar dimming over Indian monsoon region, B. Padma Kumari & B. N. Goswami,  Geophys. Res. Lett., 37, L06703, doi: 10.1029/2009GL042133, 2010.  [Received Global Publicity]

13. Padmakumari B and Goswami B N. Aerosol, clouds blocking sunlight over India. Nature India 4 May 2010 doi:10.1038/nindia.2010.58. 

12. Exploring atmospheric aerosols by twilight photometry, B. Padma Kumari, S. H. Kulkarni, D. B. Jadhav, A. L. Londhe, and H. K. Trimbake,  J. Atmospheric & Oceanic Technology, 25, 1600-1607, 2008.

11. Observational evidence of solar dimming – offsetting surface warming over India,  B. Padma Kumari, A. L. Londhe, S. Daniel & D. B. Jadhav,  Geophys. Res. Lett., 34, L21810, doi: 10.1029/2007GL031133, 2007. [Received Global Publicity]

10. Seasonal variability in the stratospheric aerosol layer in the current volcanically-quiescent period over two tropical stations in India using the twilight sounding method, B.Padma Kumari, A. L. Londhe, D. B. Jadhav, and H. K. Trimbake,  Geophys. Res. Lett., 33, L12807, doi: 10.1029/2006GL026087, 2006. [Highlighted in AGU Journal, 28 June 2006]

9. Ozone variations pertaining to wet and dry monsoon seasons over Indian region, A. L. Londhe, S. D. Patil, B. Padma Kumari & D. B. Jadhav,  Mausam, 57, 663-668, 2006

8. Monsoon circulation induced variability in total column ozone over India – A case study, A. L. Londhe, B. Padma Kumari, H. K. Trimbake & D. B. Jadhav, Current Science, 89, 164-167, 2005.

7. Optical observations of meteoric dust in the middle atmosphere during Leonid activity in recent years 2001-2003 over India, B. Padma Kumari, J. M. Trogo-Rodriguez, A. L. Londhe, D. B. Jadhav & H. K. Trimbake,  Geophys. Res. Lett., 32, L16807, doi: 10.1029/2005GL023434, 2005.

6. Comparison of aerosol vertical profiles derived by a passive and active remote sensing technique – a case study, B. Padma Kumari, A. L. Londhe, H. K. Trimbake & D. B. Jadhav, Atmospheric Environment, 38, 6679-6685, 2004.

5. Space-time variability of ozone over Indian region for the period 1981-1998, A.L. Londhe, C. S. Bhosale, J. R. Kulkarni, B. Padma Kumari & D. B.Jadhav, J .Geophys. Res.,108, 8781 - 8791, 2003.

4. A case study of twilight probing of the atmosphere during Leonid meteor shower 2001, B. Padma Kumari, H. K. Trimbake, A.L.Londhe  & D. B. Jadhav, Current Science,84, 1238 - 1241, 2003.

2. Abnormal behavior of total ozone over Indian region during 1991-98, A. L. Londhe, S. D. Patil, B. Padma Kumari   & D. B. Jadhav, Mausam, 54, 671 - 678, 2003.

1. Jadhav, D. B., Padma Kumari, B. & Londhe, A. L. (2000). A review on twilight photometric studies for stratospheric aerosols, Bulletin of Indian Aerosol Science & Technology Association , 13, pp.1–17.