SESAR 1 & SESAR Deployment Meteorological Services for Aviation EUMETNET EIG Rosalind Lapsley Eurocontrol Agency Research Team Workshop on Weather and Atmosphere, London, 25 April 2017
Context of MET in SESAR1 & Deployment The most significant changes to be made are the way MET information is exchanged, displayed and integrated into decision support. 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
4D Weather Cube and MET-GATE
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
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 etc could be published and accessed. SWIM Masterclass, TOPLINK & SESAR1 validations showcased new Harmonised & Consolidated Services with 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
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
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
Convection - nowcast consolidation from 3 high resolution models 19/06/2013, 18:00 15 min intervals 1.1 km
Example of SIGMET use:
Example of MET Hazards:
Example of MET at Airport: Coverage: Europe
Trajectory Prediction EUMETNET Members participated in IMET, led by NLR under WP-E. IMET investigated and provided recommendations, how to use the uncertainty information from Ensemble Weather Forecast (EWF) to optimise trajectory prediction (TP) output with respect to the EWF, and hence the future weather. Joint project with WP11.1 calculating a trajectory ensemble to understand risk of deviation. Reached V2 (TRL5).
Contact Details Rosalind Lapsley Aviation Support Programme Manager GIE/EIG EUMETNET Aviation Programme Manager c/o L Institut Royal Météorologique de Belgique Avenue Circulaire 3 1180 Bruxelles, Belgique Tel: + 44 77 66 923 746 Email: rosalind.lapsley@eumetnet.eu Web: www.eumetnet.eu