Meteorological Services for AviationSWIM & MET-GATE

EUMETNET EIGRosalind Lapsley & Bart NicolaiWorld ATM Congress 2017EUROCONTROL SWIM Workshop

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Context of MET in SESAR1 & Deployment

Development of enhanced MET information services for pan-European aviation, key features are

• a consistent and harmonised “weather picture” for our region (irrespective of MET provider)

• MET Information Services tailored to specific ATM operational applications, ready for integration into those systems

ThemostsignificantchangestobemadearethewayMETinformationisexchanged,displayedandintegratedintodecisionsupport.

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4D Weather Cube and MET-GATE

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• 4DWxCube is designed specifically for European aviation; MET-GATE is the publishing and searching function. It will allow intelligent access to MET information in support of SWIM services.

• Supports consolidation and is harmonised (between European NMS) forecast information, facilitating common situational awareness between aviation stakeholders.

The MET-GATE a one stop shop for all your MET requirements

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MET Information Services

So what MET information could be accessed in this way?

SWIM Global Demo showed how existing MET, such as TAF, METAR, SIGMET etccould be published and accessed.

SWIM Masterclass, TOPLINK & SESAR1 validations showcased ‘new’ Harmonised & Consolidated Serviceswith European coverage:- Observations

- 3D Weather radar composite for Europe

- Weather Hazard Forecasts - Convection (high resolution) - Icing (in-flight)- Turbulence (in-flight)

and local Airport Weather:- Winter weather- Local forecasts (very high resolution)

incorporating in-flight observations

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Consolidation and translation provides

• MET information by authorised MET providers• Common & harmonised MET information• Consistent seamless MET information• Enhanced Observation and Forecasting Capabilities• MET information based on latest science• MET information with highest performance scores• Translated MET information for specific aviation

needs• Support to manage uncertainty of MET forecasts

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Radar composite~200 radars in EU with diverse specifications are harmonised in one radar composite (OPERA)

3D identification helps identify hotspots in the TMA

3D Convection

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Convection- nowcastconsolidation from 3 high resolution models19/06/2013, 18:0015 min intervals1.1 km

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Example of SIGMET use:

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Example of MET Hazards:

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Example of MET at Airport:

Coverage:Europe