It’s been a spectacular opening day at Meteorological Technology World Expo 2024, with thousands of visitors thronging the aisles of the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center in Vienna, Austria, eager to get a look at the cutting-edge equipment and services on display from some of the most innovative companies in the industry. Here’s just a taste of what’s been on show today
Synoptic Data unveils updated platform for enhanced weather and environmental insights
Synoptic Data is displaying its Data Viewer, an online platform designed to quickly connect users to weather and environmental data using a map-based interface. Visualizing data empowers users to recognize trends, monitor conditions and support decision-making for forecasting, critical operations and community safety. The company has announced new features for the Data Viewer at the expo.
The dashboards and notifications tools enable customers to customize the platform and set up real-time notifications, empowering them to track conditions in real time and take proactive measures in response to critical weather events. They can also receive immediate notifications when critical thresholds are met, and monitor the status of their weather/environmental stations to support operations.
Users can create customizable dashboards that provide a holistic view of environmental data, including temperature, humidity and wind speed. The intuitive interface allows them to monitor trends such as precipitation or wind, analyze events and understand local patterns, which enables informed decision-making.
The platform offers customizable alerting capabilities, allowing users to receive real-time notifications when stations fail to report or specific weather conditions occur. If a single station is delayed in its normal reporting pattern or there is a sudden temperature drop, users can stay informed and take immediate action to maintain their assets and safeguard their communities.
Users can easily monitor the status of their sensor networks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. The platform provides valuable insights into operational metrics such as battery voltage and reporting gaps, and leverages Synoptic’s real-time quality control system to give immediate visibility of outliers in the data, allowing operators to address any issues promptly.
Melanie Scott, director of marketing and communications at Synoptic Data, said, “Being able to share the dashboards and notification tools that Synoptic Data offers at the Met Tech Expo this year has been great. Our goal is to empower communities with the tools they need to effectively monitor environmental conditions and respond swiftly to weather-related challenges. It’s been fantastic to connect with data providers at the expo and show them these new features.”
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Adolf Thies showcases ultrasonic wind sensors for extreme conditions
Adolf Thies is telling visitors about its Thermacern technology, which offers new possibilities for characterizing solid-liquid precipitation.
Particularly noteworthy is the highly sensitive detection of supercooled precipitation components, which lead to dangerous situations for road, air and maritime traffic due to the associated formation of black ice. The integration of this technology into the company’s products – such as the Precipitation Analyzer and the WSC weather stations – gives Thies Clima’s products innovative features.
The company is also presenting its Ultrasonic 2D Compact Plus, a robust ultrasonic wind anemometer that delivers stable, precise measurements even under extreme weather conditions.
“Meteorological Technology World Expo is a key event in our calendar,” said Dr Manfred Hettwer, export manager at Thies Clima. “It brings together the industry’s leading experts in an environment characterized by expertise and experience. The exchange with other experts and the high level of discussions is invaluable for us. It is particularly important for us to demonstrate the benefits of Thermacern for a wide range of meteorological applications and to discuss our technology with other specialists. Meteorological Technology World Expo is the meeting place for everyone who wants to make a difference in meteorology. This is where we meet the people who share our passion for precision and innovation. And that’s exactly why we’ve been attending for many years – to share our knowledge, learn from others and strengthen our partnerships.”
To find out more, visit Booth 7042
Baron Weather presents radar technology for enhanced forecasting
Baron Weather is showcasing Lynx at the expo, an analytical and communications tool for agencies that need to rapidly convey critical information about impending weather threats.
Lynx’s scientific imagery offers a clear, comprehensive picture of weather conditions on high-resolution displays. The volumetric imaging technology offers a 3D look inside a storm, including 3D terrain to visualize findings for users to share with their communities. Users can create engaging videos of events and forecasts with a simple web camera and microphone. The tool offers features like split screens, drawing tools, voiceovers and on-camera presentations.
This powerful tool enhances operations and communications for government entities and offers the ability to turn weather data into geographical information so a non-meteorological audience can act quickly and appropriately.
Circulating messages via social media, feeds or apps is quick and easy. Information about daily weather and critical events can be continuously populated on the website with the latest radar imagery and forecasts without user intervention. No matter the size of the area, Lynx can pinpoint the place of impact and send the information to those affected.
Robust stylized mapping options enable users to mix and match styles, ensuring maps align with audience expectations. Agencies can also customize their color palettes. Lynx’s powerful graphics engine provides engaging images or graphical explanations of weather impacts and actionable instructions.
“Informing populations of severe weather outbreaks means communicating critical weather information fast and in a way that’s easy to understand, concise and effective at triggering the necessary action from the community,” said Jon Tarleton, Baron’s vice president of integrated weather systems. “We’re hoping to speak with agencies in vulnerable countries that struggle to connect with their residents in a meaningful way. Times are changing. Static messages are no longer what your audience will respond to.”
To find out more, visit Booth 2020
LSI Lastem reveals new heat stress monitoring system
LSI Lastem is showing attendees its cutting-edge fixed measurement station designed for outdoor heat stress monitoring.
The effects of extreme heat on populations are becoming more apparent, with increasing heat-related health issues. As these risks become more prevalent, the need for advanced monitoring systems to safeguard public health and safety is more critical than ever.
LSI Lastem’s new fixed measurement station is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation that offers unparalleled accuracy. These instruments are integrated with a datalogger that houses microclimate calculations, enabling precise calculations of thermal stress indices like the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI). These indicators are crucial for assessing the potential heat stress on individuals in outdoor environments. The real-time data provided by this station allows for continuous monitoring and assessment, and immediate alerting of dangerous heat conditions, making it an invaluable resource for occupational safety and urban planning in smart cities.
“Participating in this exhibition is particularly significant for our company, which specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of solutions for monitoring physical environmental variables,” said Andrea Certo, CEO of LSI Lastem. “This event offers us an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with professionals in the field of meteorological and environmental instrumentation. It allows us to not only showcase our latest innovations but also gain valuable insights into the evolving needs of the market. This interaction drives us to continually enhance our products, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and effectively address the challenges faced by our customers.”
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