**Preface**

Professor Duzheng Ye was an internationally acclaimed scientist and a primary founder of modern meteorology in China. His profound contributions encompassed a wide spectrum of Earth sciences, notably including pioneering work in Tibetan Plateau meteorology, the theory of atmospheric longwave energy dispersion, and climate change adaptation theories. Recognized for his groundbreaking insights, Prof. Ye was honored with prestigious accolades, including the 2005 State Preeminent Science and Technology Award as well as the 48th International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize in 2003. The passing of this luminary in 2013 left an immense void that continues to resonate.

This Topic, dedicated to the memory of Academician Duzheng Ye (1916–2013), serves a dual purpose: to allow those who hold Prof. Ye in high regard not only to pay homage to his academic legacy and charismatic personality but also to transmit their admiration for him to the forthcoming generations.

In celebration of Professor Duzheng Ye's remarkable contributions to Earth sciences, this Topic comprises 31 original research manuscripts and reviews from 30 invited authors spanning atmospheric dynamics and physics, synoptic weather patterns, climate change, and remote sensing observations for weather and climate. The 30 distinguished invited authors are a harmonious blend of luminaries from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, including Academicians Guoxiong Wu and Ronghui Huang, as well as Drs. Hongbin Chen, Bin Wang, Yiming Liu, and Zhongwei Yan. Additionally, this contingent features five esteemed professors and a scientist from the United States: Professors William K. M. Lau, Zhengyu Liu, Zhanqin Li, Ming Cai, and Zhaohua Wu, alongside scientist Xiaoxu Tian.

Complementing this assemblage are four notable scientists from the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), including Academician Yihui Ding and Drs. Hongli Ren, Juan Li, and Xiaoyong Zhuge. Further enriching this tapestry are three distinguished professors from Nanjing University, China: Academicians Congbin Fu and Zhemin Tan, and Professor Kun Zhao. Fudan University's contribution features two prominent professors, Academician Mu Mu and Professors Zhiwei Wu. Further diversity is introduced by Professor Jianfang Fei from the National University of Defense Technology, China; Professor Jianhua Lu from Sun Yat-sen University; and Professor Shiqiu Peng from the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.

Concluding this remarkable ensemble are five professors and an assistant professor from Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology: Professors Xiaolei Zou, Yubao Liu, Wenjun Zhang, Li Guan, Zhengkun Qin, and Assistant Professor Meirong Wang. It is a testament to their collective dedication and expertise that they accomplished the formidable task of contributing to this endeavor within a remarkably short span, from 27 June 2022 to 30 June 2023. To each of these esteemed invited authors and their collaborators, we extend our heartfelt gratitude.

This book was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (91937302).
