10–14 Jun 2024
Rennes, France
Europe/Paris timezone

How GEANT supports EUMETSAT’s meteorological mission to monitor weather and climate from space

12 Jun 2024, 12:00
30m
Le Réfectoire

Le Réfectoire

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Single Presentation - 25 min Gifts from the heavens

Speakers

Brian Ward (EUMETSAT) Ian McDonald (EUMETSAT)

Description

Explore EUMETSAT's vital mission in monitoring weather and climate from space, and how this significantly impacts our daily lives. EUMETSAT plays a pivotal role in gathering essential data for accurate weather forecasting, and the climate record. GEANT and NRENs enable the swift exchange of information critical for forecasting, enhancing our ability to predict and respond to weather events. By understanding the synergy between EUMETSAT, GEANT, and the NRENs, we unravel the intricate web that supports weather data collection and numerical weather prediction, ultimately safeguarding communities and economies worldwide

What will the TNC audience take away from your talk

Exposure of uses of the GEANT/NREN Networking beyond the academic, in real-time with Europe & world-wide impact on daily lives.

Primary authors

Brian Ward (EUMETSAT) Ian McDonald (EUMETSAT)

Presentation materials