More than 150 exhibitors and thousands of attendees are flying to the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center in Vienna, Austria, today as excitement builds for opening of Meteorological Technology World Expo 2024 tomorrow. For three days, September 24, 25 & 26, show visitors will be able to discover the latest meteorological innovations, meet new suppliers and network extensively with industry experts.
Bringing together the top meteorological, hydromet, metocean and environmental monitoring experts in one place for a full three days, Meteorological Technology World Expo draws buyers and users from national meteorological and hydrological services, environmental agencies, research institutes and weather-critical industries such as aviation, maritime, agriculture, transportation and renewable energy.
As the largest exhibition of its kind in the world, the leading global event is a must-attend for those looking to showcase their latest innovations, product launches and research for meteorological, hydromet, metocean and environmental monitoring technologies and services.
Show floor highlights
Visitors will be able to see firsthand the latest developments in air quality monitoring systems, advance warning systems, automatic weather stations, lidars, lightning prediction systems, climate data modeling and extreme weather prediction and detection systems.
Technological highlights include cutting-edge solid-state weather radars; a tool for hyperlocal weather simulations; AI-enhanced weather forecasts for hazards affecting aviation; an ultra-high-resolution weather dashboard; an all-in-one weather station with wind speed measurement; x-band Doppler radars for advanced 3D weather monitoring; new digital pyranometers; and a new generation of CRNS probes that use cosmic rays for water measurement. See all the latest exhibitor news here.
Barani Design Technologies will present its FARS MeteoShield Pro (Gen 3). The company has pointed out that while fan-aspirated radiation shields (FARS) have improved temperature accuracy in low wind, they can introduce errors during periods of vertical temperature gradients near the ground, which occur quite often. These errors, present in many meteorological databases, have reportedly long been overlooked. Barani Design Technologies’ updated fan-aspirated shield solution addresses this issue, ensuring precise air temperature measurements by maintaining the correct measurement height. Designed with aerospace CFD tools, it is the only commercial FARS to offer this level of accuracy. Plus, even if the fan fails, the system measures as accurately as its top-rated naturally ventilated counterpart, the MeteoShield Pro (Gen 3). Both shields are fully interchangeable.
OTT Hydromet has launched a new variant of the OTT ecoLog 1000, an all-in-one instrument with a water level sensor, logger and cellular modem built in. The new variant will be on show at the expo. It is equipped with a rugged and accurate, four-electrode conductivity measuring cell allowing users to measure water level, temperature and conductivity with a compact, rugged device.
Pessl Instruments will be displaying its range of wireless, solar-powered systems under the METOS brand, combined with the FieldClimate platform (launched in 2005 as the first web-based system for displaying meteorological data), providing vital tools for various sectors ranging from meteorology and hydrology to smart cities, research and flood warning systems.
Rotronic will exhibit its recently launched advanced new generation of transmitters for the combined measurement of humidity, temperature and dew point. The HygroFlex HF5A is designed for all applications where fast, accurate and repeatable measurement is critical. It features the latest near-field communication (NFC) technology, allowing it to be programmed and interrogated by a smartphone or NFC-equipped computer and helping to simplify operation and minimize setup time. According to the company, benefits include the highest-accuracy measurements; interchangeable probes for maximum flexibility; NFC interface for easy configuration; outputs including mA, voltage and Modbus RTU via RS485; HF5A-21 (2×2-wire loop version) Namur NE43 compliance for fault diagnosis.
WMO TECO-2024
Meteorological Technology World Expo will also host the WMO Technical Conference on Meteorological and Environmental Instruments and Methods of Observation (TECO-2024) – one of the most important events in the meteorological industry calendar. The event’s theme will be ‘Measurements and new technologies for WMO priority initiatives’.
This unique event will bring together measurement experts from several communities and the private sector to share knowledge and delve into the most pressing topics in the industry, all while networking with thousands of fellow professionals. A total of 56 oral presentations and 175 poster presentations will be delivered by experts representing NMHS, other public agencies and research institutions, as well as manufacturers of measurement equipment.
The six conference sessions are: new measurement technologies and innovative integrated approaches; environmental sustainability of observing systems; characterization and testing of instruments and methods; traceability of measurements to recognized standards; quality assurance and maintenance of the observing systems; and capacity development for sustainable and quality measurements.
Additionally, panelists from different communities will discuss measurement-related issues, with active audience engagement. These three sessions will cover: trends and innovation in measurement technologies; evolving measurement requirements for WMO priorities (EW4All, G3W, GBON, RBON and WIGOS Vision); and capacity development and challenges in maintaining measurement networks. See the full program here.
From upper-atmosphere measurement technologies to sensors and weather modeling, discover all the latest software and tech from 150+ of the world’s leading global innovators, engineers and strategists at the free-to-attend exhibition.
Register for your free exhibition entry pass here.
