Meteorological Technology World Expo 2024 will take place on September 24, 25 & 26 – just three weeks’ time – at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center in Vienna, Austria, where it will host more than 150 exhibitors and thousands of attendees as they 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.
Graw will also showcase a game-changing new high-altitude lidar that provides extremely accurate atmospheric monitoring to an altitude of more than 100km. The Graw LidarCube is capable of profile generation from the ground to the edge of space while being robust enough to reliably withstand the rigors of synoptic meteorological use.
Other exhibitor highlights this year will include AEM’s new IceLoad Sensor, which helps to proactively mitigate risk due from dangerous ice buildup. This enables users to minimize risk and interruptions due to icy conditions on buildings, overhead power lines, wind turbines and vegetation. AEM’s IceLoad Sensor is a lightweight and reliable solution that can help optimize power potential, locate disturbances in delivery lines and monitor key structures for ice-related strain.
Alongside these solutions, Seba Hydrometrie will be presenting its non-intrusive camera-based discharge solution named DischargeKeeper. Based on the surface structure image velocimetry (SSIV) method, it consists of an IP-camera, an infrared illuminator for measuring at night and a central unit with remote data transmission. The implemented algorithm runs in real time on the device to provide on-site measurement and evaluation. The measuring process, including recording image streams, takes less than one minute. This enables very short measuring intervals, which is very beneficial for flood monitoring.
The latest upgrades to the Ultrasonic 2D Compact wind sensor will also be on display at the Thies Clima booth at the expo. The upgrades offer wind turbine operators and nacelle manufacturers useful additional functions, with the wind sensor said to exceed the benchmark in terms of robustness and durability. The latest model variants, labeled Plus, include versions with anti-icing protection to MIL-STD 810G, an adaptive ultrasonic level control mechanism and a variant with a resistant coating for extreme environmental conditions. All US Compact models offer proven measurement reliability under typhoon conditions. To optimize service intervals and operational reliability and reduce downtime, the Ultrasonic 2D Compact Plus provides important information for predictive maintenance; the Profinet variant with ethernet TCP/IP interface also has extended self-diagnostic functions. The improved electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of all models ensures trouble-free operation even in environments with very strong electromagnetic interference fields.
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 NMHSs, 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.
