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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) organized the 2024 WMO Technical Conference on Meteorological and Environmental Instruments and Methods of Observation (TECO-2024) with the theme: “Measurements and new technologies for WMO priority initiatives.”

WMO Technical Conference on Meteorological and Environmental Instruments and Methods of Observation

(TECO-2024) (Vienna, Austria, 23-26 September 2024)

Programme

Topic 1New Measurement Technologies and Innovative Integrated Approaches
Topic 2Environmental Sustainability of Observing Systems
Topic 3Characterization and Testing of Instruments and Methods
Topic 4Traceability of Measurements to Recognized Standards
Topic 5Quality Assurance and Maintenance of the Observing Systems
Topic 6Capacity Development for Sustainable and Quality Measurements
SC-MINT Expert TeamsSC-MINT Expert Teams Posters

 

In the tables below, the column 'ext/abs' provides links to the extended abstracts (ext) or short abstracts (abs). Where the extended abstracts were not available, short abstract were added instead. The 'ppt'  column provides links to the presentation slides while the "poster/ppt" column provides links either to posters or one presentation slide of the posters. 

*The TECO-2024 Recordings are available here. To show the videos, just click on the TV icon next to the session title.  

Topic 1: New Measurement Technologies and Innovative Integrated Approaches

Oral Presentations

Monday, 23 September
TimeNo.TitleSpeakerext/absppt
09:30-09:45O_1(01)Multi-magnification networks for visibility estimationMr Nicola Santacroceextppt
09:45–10:00O_1(02)Cosmic rays neutron sensing is a mature technology for snow water equivalent measurementDr Luca Stevanatoextppt
10:00–10:15O_1(03)Strategy and technology for de-icing treatment on roads and runways during winter precipitationDr Arkady Koldaevextppt
10:15–10:30O_1(04)THERMACERN: A new method for precipitation analysis from Thies CLIMADr Christoph Peperabsppt
11:00–11:15O_1(05)AI improvement of irradiance measurementsDr Marc Korevaarextppt
11:15–11:30O_1(06)Overview of the 2024 WMO UAS Demonstration CampaignDr James O. Pintoextppt
11:30–11:45O_1(07)Exploitation of webcam images for coastal applicationsMs Nerea Garmendia Garcíaextppt
11:45–12:00O_1(08)The Yucatan HF radar network as a pathfinder for Caribbean-wide operationsDr Scott Glennextppt
14:00–14:15O_1(09)Mode-S: the benefits and challenges of high-density aircraft observationsMr Bruce Inglebyextppt
14:15–14:30O_1(10)Cost-effective, high-accuracy routine atmospheric profiling with wxUASDr Ben Pickeringabsppt
14:30–14:45O_1(11)Mapping horizontal wind speed using a single Doppler wind Lidar scanning horizontally: a test case over ParisDr Clément Toupointextppt
14:45–15:00O_1(12)A situ profiling techniques that can provide cost-effective upper-air measurements Round-trip Drifting Sounding System (RDSS) in ChinaMr Qiyun Guoextppt
15:00–15:15O_1(13)Enhancing precipitation particle observations: The development and application of the balloon-borne and ground-based rainscopeDr Kenji Suzukiextppt
15:15–15:30O_1(14)WindBorne global sounding balloon observationsMr Todd Hutchinsonextppt
15:30–15:45O_1(15)Machine learning methodology for remote calibration and anomaly detection in collaborative sensor fusion networksMr Amul Batraextppt

 Posters

No.TitleAuthor(s)ext/absposter/ppt
P_1(01)Standardizing First Mile Data Collection: 
Enhancing Interoperability in Meteorological and 
Environment Observations
Mr Rémy Giraudextposter
P_1(02)SSPA dual-polarization weather radar maintenanceMs Aina Otsubo et al.extposter
P_1(03)Heavy rainfall events of the last 20+ years in Germany: A web-based open information toolDr Thomas Einfalt et al.extposter
P_1(04)SwissMetNet migrating to cloud technologiesDr Christian Félix et al.extposter
P_1(05)Development of all-weather UAV (Marshall) and initial observationsDr Kazuhiro Yoshimi et al.extppt
P_1(06)Develop an AI utility to detect cloud types and meteorological visibility in real-timeMr Hamza Hamza Mohamedabsppt
P_1(07)Ground-based lidar operational and research activities at KNMIDr Knoop Steven et al.absposter
P_1(08)Development of small uncrewed surface observation vehicles to contribute to typhoon monitoring, forecasting, and modification in the tropical Northwest Pacific OceanDr Shuichi Mori et al.extppt
P_1(09)Weather radar rapid and refined detection technologyMr Haifeng Yu et al.extposter
P_1(10)Correction, based upon the air density, of the Density Size Distribution (DSD) estimated by radar precipitation sensor to improve liquid precipitation measurementMr J. Ismael Sanambrosio et al.absposter
P_1(11)Introduction of standard meteorological observatory in the Korea Meteorological AdministrationMr Ki Hoon Kimabsposter
P_1(12)Flight altitude control technique using latex weather balloons aimed for advancing upper-air observationsDr Kensaku Shimizu et al.absppt
P_1(13)Assessment of stratospheric dropsonde data through NWP model comparisonsMr Matthew Fryextposter
P_1(14)Enhancing radiosonde temperature measurements through advanced sensor coatingsMr Sencer Aydın et al.extposter
P_1(15)LEELA lightning detection and VLF recordingDr Edmund K Stone et al.absposter
P_1(16)Extracting key indicators of snow and horizontal visibility from webcam imagesDr Pierre Lepetit et al.extposter
P_1(17)New design of radiation shield (RS) – comparisonMr Juraj Schwarzabsposter
P_1(18)A Novel camera-based approach to increase the quality, objectivity and efficiency of aeronautical meteorological observationsMr Lukas Ivicaextppt
P_1(19)Advancements in air temperature measurement technologies: evaluating and comparing the new SMarT CELLino radiation shieldDr Adriano Fedi et al.extposter
P_1(20)New generation of weather radar image, under control with ground measurementsMs Amélie Thevenet-Leprevostextposter
P_1(21)Validation and benchmark of a novel low-cost measurement system of direct and diffuse irradiance at six sites worldwideDr Blum Niklas et al.absposter
P_1(22)Presentation of the French national weather service new automatic weather station dedicated to aeronautical platformsMr Leroy Fabriceabsppt
P_1(23)Compact Raspberry Pi-Based Automatic Rain Gauge Data Logger for Supporting Rain Monitoring in IndonesiaMr Simon Baharja Siagian et al.extppt
P_1(28)Communicating integrated early warning weather informationMr Jon Tarletonabsposter
P_1(29)CLODES®, AI-based system for overview of current sky condition, in terms of clouds classification and coverageDr Claudio Fausto Petrachi et al.extposter
P_1(31)Comparison of digital and analogue instrumentsMr Hamudi Sikoyaextppt
P_1(33)Monitoring forests in remote areas by IoT based measuring systems: the RemoTrees projectDr Luca Belelli Marchesini et al.extposter
P_1(34)Dropsondes from the Stratosphere: Targeted observations over remote regions using stratospheric platformsMr Paul Stevens et al.extposter
P_1(35)FENGYUN Meteorological Satellite: An innovation platform for Earth observationMr Xiangang Zhao et al.extposter
P_1(36)Eddy covariance flux system on a buoy: recent advancements in gas analyzer technologyDr Ivan Bogoev et al.absposter
P_1(37)Cloud classification from global horizontal irradiance data using a ML model in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMs Anabela Lusi et al.absposter
P_1(38)Innovation in met-ocean observing to address upcoming blue economy challengesMr Chad Whelan et al.extposter
P_1(40)Sea surface salinity drifting buoys based on SVT technologyDr Eugene Lunev et al.extposter
P_1(41)Monitoring of water level and the issue with water dischargesMr Vasko Stojovextposter
P_1(43)Experiences of IoT measurement technology in meteorological and marine applicationsMr Lasse Latva et al.extposter
P_1(45)LidarCUBE - an advanced compact lidar for routine operationsMr Johannes Frielingsdorf et al.absppt

Topic 2: Environmental Sustainability of Observing Systems

Oral Presentations

Tuesday, 24 September
TimeNo.TitleSpeakerext/absppt
09:00–09:15O_2(01)Driving a paradigm shift: key outcomes from the WMO initiative to advance the environmental sustainability of observing systems and methodsDr Michael Earleextppt
09:15–09:30O_2(02)A novel method of evaluating the environmental impact of radiosondesMr Johannes Frielingsdorfextppt
09:30–09:45O_2(03)An Investigation into the Safety of Descending RadiosondesDr David Edwardsextppt
09:45–10:00O_2(04)Development and testing of an ultralight reusable glidersondeMr Yohan Hadjiextppt
10:00–10:15O_2(05)Use of two environmentally friendly sensors in Météo-FranceMs Beatrice Vincendonextppt
10:15–10:30O_2(06)A truly sustainable and comprehensive solution for the Global Basic Observing NetworkMr Timo Siirtolaextppt

Posters

No.TitleAuthor(s)ext/absposter/ppt
P_2(01)The "Green Reconstruction" approaches as a basis of the restoration of the hydrometeorological observations system of UkraineDr Viacheslav Manukalo et al.extposter
P_2(03)Environmental sustainability of observing systemsMr Wathik Chahabane Youssoufextposter
P_2(04)An Investigation into the Safety of Descending RadiosondesMr David Edwards et al.extposter

Topic 3: Characterization and Testing of Instruments and Methods

Oral Presentations

Tuesday, 24 September
TimeNo.TitleSpeakerext/absppt
11:00–11:15O_3(01)Multi-year analysis of All-In-One meteorological observing instruments for scientific research useDr Bradley Illstonextppt
11:15–11:30O_3(02)Intercomparison of radiation shields in polar climate. COAT ProjectDr Carmen Garcia Izquierdoextppt
11:30–11:45O_3(03)Impact of thermometer diameter on observations of air temperatureMs Laura Bevilacquaabsppt
11:45–12:00O_3(04)Environmental influences on field measurement of temperatureDr Jane Warneabsppt
12:00–12:15O_3(05)Installation and operation of ultrasonic anemometers in JMAMr Takashi Hamagamiextppt
14:00–14:15O_3(06)Improving the cloud cover estimation using wide-field of view imagers compared to narrow field instrumentsMr Mehdi Ben Slamaextppt
14:15–14:30O_3(07)Time constant of a newly released air temperature sensor and its implicationsDr Dirk V. Bakerextppt
14:30–14:45O_3(08)Inter-comparison of rainfall estimates from two optical rain gauge modelsDr Jacky TK Lauextppt
14:45–15:00O_3(09)Development of quantitative precipitation estimation (QPE) relations for dual-polarization radars based on raindrop size distribution measurements in Metro Manila, PhilippinesMr Marco Polo Ibanezextppt

Posters

No.TitleAuthor(s)ext/absposter/ppt
P_3(01)Design for the small-sized air-circulating chamber for thermometer comparison applicable to the liquid bathMr Sunghun Kim et al.abs 
P_3(02)Optimizing meteorological data collection with digital climate stations: A comprehensive analysisMr Gde Krisna Lingga Aditama et al.extposter
P_3(03)Comparative analysis of temperature and humidity sensors in unusual environmental conditionsMr Hendri Satria WD et al.extposter
P_3(04)A comparison of daily rainfall measurements at Irish stations: Pluvio weighing rain gauge versus manual gaugeMr Tony O'Leary et al.absposter
P_3(05)Assessing measurement uncertainty and response time of RS41 humidity sensors using an upper air simulatorMr Young-Suk Lee et al.abs 
P_3(06)Further steps towards an open-source RS41 data processing toolchainMr Johannes Frielingsdorf et al.abs 
P_3(08)Field trials of trace-gas analyzers designed for eddy covariance flux measurements of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)Mr Scott Cornelsen et al.absppt
P_3(09)Influence of user errors on ADCP measurement outcomeMr Tomas Boraros et al.absppt
P_3(10)Instrumentation performance and preliminary results for running SNOWPACK modelDr Samuel Buisan et al.extposter
P_3(11)Double scattering non-catchment IR precipitation sensor “Ray” for road de-icing operationDr Arkady Koldaev et al.extppt
P_3(12)Comparison of carbon dioxide emissions calculated by different methods for determining the biomass content in a waste incineratorMr Seung Hyun Jung et al.absposter
P_3(13)Towards wider usage of radiosonde descent dataMr Bruce Inglebyextposter
P_3(14)Effects of environmental conditions on the CIMO WMO Class determination for OTT HydroMet precipitation sensorsDr Johanna Spiegel-Pinzerextppt
P_3(15)An intercomparison of precipitation sensors to evaluate the uncertainty in precipitation type determination in OsloMr Renaud Gaban et al.extposter
P_3(16)Dependence of surface air temperature measurement on thermometer’s installation heightMr Alberto Bottacin et al.extposter
P_3(17)Metrological validation of the 48.8 °C European extreme air temperature recordDr Chiara Musacchio et al.absposter
P_3(18)The wind induced bias of the 2D Video DisdrometerDr Enrico Chinchella et al.extposter
P_3(20)Comparative study of rain measurement by optical disdrometers and tipping-bucket rain gauges in Basque CountryMr Santiago Gaztelumendi et al.extposter
P_3(21)Evaluation and inter-comparison of weighing gauge measurements in Basque Country.Mr Santiago Gaztelumendi et al.extposter
P_3(22)Winter field test of the Lufft SHM31 laser snow depth sensorMr Darren Lythextppt

Topic 4: Traceability of Measurements to Recognized Standards

Oral Presentations

Wednesday, 25 September
TimeNo.TitleSpeakerext/absppt
09:00–09:15O_4(01)Introduction to the development of ISO test method standards of radiosonde temperature, humidity, and solar radiation correctionDr Yong-Gyoo Kimextppt
09:15–09:30O_4(02)Experimental study on measurement uncertainty of air temperature observationDr Jianxia Guoabsppt
09:30–09:45O_4(03)Intercomparison and traceability of visibility measurementsDr Jessica Stricklandabsppt
09:45–10:00O_4(04)Field trials of trace-gas analyzers designed for eddy covariance flux measurements of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)Dr Scott Cornelsenabsppt
10:00–10:15O_4(05)Measurement uncertainty of eddy covariance based carbon budgetDr Nicola Arrigaextppt

Posters

No.TitleAuthor(s)ext/absposter/ppt
P_4(03)Laboratory calibration of disdrometers using a precision raindrop generatorDr Enrico Chinchella et al.extposter
P_4(04)Evaluating the environmental effect on air temperature measurements from ground-based stationsMs Natali Giselle Aranda et al.extposter
P_4(05)Arctic Metrology: case study for air temperature measurements at Ny-Ålesund, SvalbardDr Graziano Coppa et al.extposter
P_4(06)GSRN Pilot - Understanding uncertainties, developing data products and implementing a global surface reference networkDr Tilman Holfelder et al.absposter
P_4(07)Enhancing calibration capacity in compact relative humidity calibratorsDr Adam Krovina et al.absposter
P_4(08)Temperature Measurement Assurance - UK Met OfficeMr Mike Molyneuxextposter
P_4(09)SI-Traceable indoor calibration of pyranometers by comparison with a reference solar cellDr Jae-Keun Yoo et al.absposter
P_4(10)Adoption and implementation of ISO 17025 in Geolux hydrological laboratoryDr Sanja Grubesa et al.extposter
P_4(11)Traceability in Precipitation Measurements: A Comparative Analysis of Accumulation and 
Intensity Across Operational and Reference Installations at KNMI in De Bilt, Netherlands
Mr Michael Quinlanextposter
P_4(12)Towards a next generation meteorological observing network for the Netherlands: first experiences from a managed change perspectiveMr Marijn de Haij et al.absposter
P_4(14)Standard development: ISO WD 28902-2023: Part 4: Particle backscatter lidarMr Holger Wille et al.ext 

Topic 5: Quality Assurance and Maintenance of the Observing Systems

Oral Presentations

Wednesday, 25 September
TimeNo.TitleSpeakerext/absppt
10:45-11:00O_5(01)Siting Classification 2024: Guidance on implementation of the siting classification and future work on its optimizationDr Mareile A. Wolffextppt
11:00-11:15O_5(02)Maintenance and quality assurance of New York State MesonetDr Junhong Wangabsppt
11:15–11:30O_5(03)Sustaining a global observing network – the International Monitoring System perspectiveDr Lucie Pautetextppt
11:30–11:45O_5(04)MET Malaysia's meteorological mobile maintenance and site calibrationMr Mohd Azman Abd Ghafarextppt
14:00-14:15O_5(05)Research and Application of Weather Radar Calibration MethodsDr Yubao Chenabsppt
14:15-14:30O_5(06)What peculiar situations can we find on the Basque coast?Ms June Madariaga Navarroextppt
14:30-14:45O_5(07)Impact of assimilating Mode-S observations on Met Office global deterministic NWP model forecast accuracyDr Elliott Warrenextppt

Posters

No.TitleAuthor(s)ext/absposter/ppt
P_5(01)Development of meteorological measurement standards: An introduction to the VDI-StandardsDr Ge Cheng et al.absposter
P_5(02)Meteorological measurement standards: Overview of ISO/TC 146/SC 5 "Meteorology" Scope and ActivityDr Ge Cheng et al.absposter
P_5(03)Introduction of Regional WIGOS Center (RWC) Tokyo initiativesMr Satoshi Kimura et al.extposter
P_5(04)Installation, maintenance and quality control procedures of the network of AWSMs Martha Eugenia Pereira Molina  et al.extposter
P_5(05)Use of machine learning methods for quality control and data restoration of metocean dataDr Jose Arayaextposter
P_5(06)The use of the Theodolite HD mobile application, orthophoto images and a digital relief model for the purpose of classifying the locations of meteorological stations for selected meteorological elementsMr Karol Sejákextposter
P_5(07)Implementation of spare part analysis using reliability, maintainability, and availability (RAM) metrics for automated weather observing system spare parts procurement in IndonesiaMr Sugiarto Sugiarto et al.extppt
P_5(08)Challenges and best practices in spare parts and consumables management (A case study of Zimbabwe Meteorology Services Department)Mr Travolta Anesu Zibaniextposter
P_5(09)Automatic siting class of weather stations to assess the effects of heat sources and shadows in NorwayDr Pierre-Marie Lefeuvre et al.abs 
P_5(11)KMA/NIMS Atmospheric Research Aircraft (NARA) observation system operation status and activitiesMr Sueng-Pil Jung et al.absposter
P_5(12)Automatic quality control of observational data at MET NorwayDr Amélie Neuville et al.absppt
P_5(13)Measurement validation in automatic weather stationMr Jorma Islanderabsppt
P_5(15)The IoT technology for Moscow area early warning meteorological hazard system.Dr Arkady Koldaev et al.extppt
P_5(17)Site Selection for observing stations for operational sustainabilityMr İsmail Temir et al.extposter

Topic 6: Capacity Development for Sustainable and Quality Measurements

Oral Presentations

Thursday, 26 September
TimeNo.TitleSpeakerext/absppt
09:00–09:15O_6(01)The benefits of a standardised technical specification for Automatic Weather Station design and installationMr David Hiscockextppt
09:15–09:30O_6(02)Field evaluation 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations (3D-PAWS) in TürkiyeMr Engin Oztürkextppt
09:30–09:45O_6(03)Development and application of microclimate observation network in Hong KongDr Dick Ho-ming Leungextppt
09:45–10:00O_6(04)Sustainable and quality measurements for answering AFOLU emission challenges regarding NDCs in ColombiaDr Edwin Cristancho-Pinillaextppt
10:00–10:15O_6(05)Provision of AWS training - lessons learntMr Andrew Harperextppt
11:00–11:15O_6(06)Standardization of first-mile data collection in ChinaDr Dongdong Chenextppt
11:00-11:15O_6(07)Capacity building challenges in a fast-changing climate & technology environment in developing countriesMs Esther Nakiwala Kigongoextppt
11:15–11:30O_6(08)SINARAME, a brief review of the development history of the Argentinian weather radar networkMr Federico Pablo Renolfiabsppt
11:30–11:45O_6(09)Integrated low-cost radar sensor for snow height measurement: Prototype and complete winter season measurementsMr Víctor Herráiz-Lópezextppt
11:45–12:00O_6(10)Commissioning of ten numbers of X-Band SSPA based Doppler weather radars in Himalayan Region of IndiaMs Arpita Rastogiextppt
12:00–12:15O_6(11)A comparison of daily rainfall measurements at Irish stations: Pluvio weighing rain gauge versus manual gaugeMr Tony O'Leary et al.absppt
13:45-14:00O_6(12)WMO Guide to Operational Weather Radar Best Practices – first editionDr  Daniel Michelsonabsppt
14:00–14:15O_6(13)Specifications for solid-state transmitter weather radarsMr Pekka Utelaabsppt
14:15–14:30O_6(14)Advancing methods for monitoring thermal balance of sea ice during the North Pole - 41 expedition 2022/2024 based on Lagrangian profiling buoysDr Vasily Smolyanitskyextppt
14:30-14:45O_6(15)Chinese Integrated Meteorological Observation Network for FY Satellite ValidationDr Peng Zhangextppt

Posters

No.TitleAuthor(s)ext/absposter/ppt
P_6(01)The benefits of a standardised technical specification for automatic weather station design and installationMr David Hiscockextposter
P_6(02)SINARAME, a brief review of the development history of the Argentinian weather radar networkMr Federico Pablo Renolfi et al.absposter
P_6(03)Ground-based remote sensing of atmosphere training course in the Latin AmericaDr Elian Wolfram et al.absppt
P_6(04)Analytic platform development for design of cloud seedingMr Jung Hoon Lee et al.extposter
P_6(07)The possibility to determine the object for visibility observationDr Amgalan Ganbat et al.extposter
P_6(10)Towards a single global standard for polar weather radar data representation with FM301 – CfRadial2Mr Mark Curtis et al.absppt
P_6(11)Challenges in weather forecasting due to complex terrain and data scarcity in NepalMr Chiranjibi Bhetuwal et al.extposter
P_6(14)Dynamics of the transport of materials in the Congo River basin to the Atlantic OceanMr Jean Bienvenu Dinga et al.extposter
P_6(15)Enhancement of meteorological observation capabilities in MyanmarMr Wai Toe Aungextposter
P_6(16)Towards the updated vision for WIGOS and High-Level Guidance on the Evolution of Global Observing SystemsMs Estelle Grueter et al.extposter
P_6(17)EUMETSAT's Commercial RO Data ServiceMr Georgios Potiriadis et al.absposter
P_6(18)EUMETSAT Advanced Retransmission Service Next Generation (EARS-NG)Mr Georgios Potiriadis et al.absposter

SC-MINT Expert Teams 

No.TitleAuthor (s)poster
P_7(01)Editorial BoardDr Steve Cohn et al.poster
P_7(02)Expert Team on Surface and Sub-surface Measurement (ET-SSM)Dr Yves-Alain Roulet et al.poster
P_7(03)Expert Team on Quality, Traceability and Calibration (ET-QTC)Mr Drago Groselj et al.poster
P_7(04)Expert Team on Transitioning to Modern Measurement (ET-TMM)Mr Andrew Harper et al.poster1 poster2
P_7(05)Expert Team on Upper-air Measurement (ET-UAM)Dr Domenico Cimini et al.poster
P_7(06)Expert Team on Measurement Uncertainty (ET-MU)Dr Andrea Merlone et al.poster
P_7(07)Expert Team on Operational Weather Radar (ET-OWR)Dr Daniel Michelson et al.poster