Weather Revolution Workshop
The global weather sector is undergoing revolutionary change driven by major advancements in sensing and data collection via new satellite, in-situ and airborne observations. This revolution is accelerated by rapidly increasing industry contributions to observations and analytics, shifting the dynamics of weather prediction and forecasting, and outpacing government-owned and operated capabilities.
In addition to an expanding global resource of IoT and other ground based fixed and mobile sensors, industry is fielding satellite observations from companies such as Spire and are capturing 5000 radio occultation observations daily, along with similar space and ground based capabilities being provided by GeoOptics, PlanetIQ, and Climacell. Big Data analytics are integrating an increasing array of sources - both historic and real time to help drive highly accurate, market specific, hyperlocal / micro scale forecasts and predictions to support a improved readiness and response to severe weather events, and to address the growing market-specific demand for weather data to drive efficiencies and safeguard assets.
Join OGC for our Weather Revolution Workshop to:
- Better understand the technology trends relevant to weather prediction and forecasting
- Discuss the implications of major growth in commercial weather observations and capacity
- Consider possible futures for government, commercial data providers, and value adders
- Identify areas of potential for experimentation, and public-private partnerships
- Observe challenge areas in tech standards necessary to meet new and evolving requirements for hyperlocal weather
From this dialog among panelists and workshop attendees, OGC will be preparing a detailed report of findings and recommendations to help further stimulate the advancement of the global weather community
Workshop Agenda:
| Session 1: Navigating the New Normal - A discussion on the current state of the art in information resources, technologies and public / private sector collaboration to improve weather analytics, forecasting and prediction. |
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1000-1005 Welcome / Introductions - Nadine Alameh, CEO Open Geospatial Consortium 1005 - 1050 The Changing dynamics between government and industry in weather forecasting and prediction Moderator: Panelists: 1050-1135 Implications of the new weather observation and analytics environment Moderator: Panelists: 1135-1140 Break |
| Session 2: Opportunities and challenges ahead for Weather Forecasting / Prediction Discussion of the emerging and disruptive trends, challenges and opportunities ahead for the weather industry to continue improvement of weather analytics, forecasting and prediction for enhanced public safety and market success. |
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1140-1225 What’s Next? Opportunities and Challenges for the Weather Community Moderator: Panelists: |
| 1225-1300 Session 3: Wrap Up Discussion: Identification of Next Steps for Action - A focused discussion on specific opportunities and challenges for the community, including actions that can be addressed by the OGC, its members and alliance partners. |
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