Numerical weather forecast models describe the future status of the atmosphere. This information is derived from weather data, which defines the past and current atmospheric conditions, using known physical laws. The weather data is received from a network of weather stations, which measure for instance wind speed and direction, temperature, air pressure, humidity and precipitation. Additionally, data from radiosondes, weather satellites and rainfall radars is used. The inhomogeneous distribution of these measurements constitutes a central problem.
Weather Station Data and Networks
UBIMET has access to all national weather observation data in Europe, as well as to its own network in Austria and to about 500 weather stations, belonging to the meteomedia group, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This dense network enables UBIMET to produce very precise and regionalised weather forecasts.
In order to improve the quality of the forecasts even further, UBIMET constantly aims to extend the weather station network in Austria and Central Eastern Europe. Countries with pronounced orography, such as Austria, exhibit a wide variety of small-scale weather phenomena, which makes a dense meteorological network extra important.
If you, as a municipality, (touristic) region or company, are interested in having your own weather station in the UBIMET network, please do not hesitate to contact us:
UBIMET GmbH
Dresdner Strasse 82
1200 Vienna, Austria
messnetz@ubimet.com
tel +43 1 99 71 004
fax +43 1 99 71 004 20
Rainfall Radar Data
In Austria there are four rainfall radar stations, which cover the entire area of the country. With this information, the meteorologist is able to identify and track precipitation. Thanks to the fact that radar information covers complete areas, it is an important complement to the point-based data of the traditional weather stations.
Rainfall radars do not only help to identify the location of precipitation, but also the intensity. This information is very useful when it comes to estimating the amounts of rain or snow and identifying thunderstorms and hail.
Radar information can also be used to anticipate the track of a thunderstorm. With this technique, the UBIMET meteorologists are able to predict the arrival time and severity of a thunderstorm for different postal code areas, warning the UBIMET customers in time via sms or e-mail.
UBIMET does not use only two-dimensional radar data, but includes the vertical component of the atmosphere as well. Three-dimensional radar data allows better analyses, especially of summer thunderstorm cells. Severe thunderstorms are identified at an early stage and the customers receive their warnings in time.
Weather Station Data and Networks
UBIMET has access to all national weather observation data in Europe, as well as to its own network in Austria and to about 500 weather stations, belonging to the meteomedia group, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This dense network enables UBIMET to produce very precise and regionalised weather forecasts.
In order to improve the quality of the forecasts even further, UBIMET constantly aims to extend the weather station network in Austria and Central Eastern Europe. Countries with pronounced orography, such as Austria, exhibit a wide variety of small-scale weather phenomena, which makes a dense meteorological network extra important.
If you, as a municipality, (touristic) region or company, are interested in having your own weather station in the UBIMET network, please do not hesitate to contact us:
UBIMET GmbH
Dresdner Strasse 82
1200 Vienna, Austria
messnetz@ubimet.com
tel +43 1 99 71 004
fax +43 1 99 71 004 20
Rainfall Radar Data
In Austria there are four rainfall radar stations, which cover the entire area of the country. With this information, the meteorologist is able to identify and track precipitation. Thanks to the fact that radar information covers complete areas, it is an important complement to the point-based data of the traditional weather stations.
Rainfall radars do not only help to identify the location of precipitation, but also the intensity. This information is very useful when it comes to estimating the amounts of rain or snow and identifying thunderstorms and hail.
Radar information can also be used to anticipate the track of a thunderstorm. With this technique, the UBIMET meteorologists are able to predict the arrival time and severity of a thunderstorm for different postal code areas, warning the UBIMET customers in time via sms or e-mail.
UBIMET does not use only two-dimensional radar data, but includes the vertical component of the atmosphere as well. Three-dimensional radar data allows better analyses, especially of summer thunderstorm cells. Severe thunderstorms are identified at an early stage and the customers receive their warnings in time.