It publishes scientific discoveries and advances in understanding in meteorology, climatology, the atmospheric sciences and related interdisciplinary areas. SOLA focuses on presenting new and scientifically rigorous observations, experiments, data analyses, numerical modeling, data assimilation, and technical developments as quickly as possible. It achieves this via rapid peer review and publication of research letters, published as Regular Articles.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Atmospheric ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Scopus Categories
Atmospheric Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Climate variability and modelsMeteorological Phenomena and SimulationsTropical and Extratropical Cyclones ResearchAtmospheric aerosols and cloudsAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimatePrecipitation Measurement and AnalysisOceanographic and Atmospheric ProcessesAtmospheric and Environmental Gas DynamicsCryospheric studies and observations