Frank KasparMay 28, 2023

The satellite-based SARAH data sets ("Surface Solar Radiation data set - Heliosat") provide information on surface #Radiation & #Sunshine duration and are therefore used, for example, in many applications in the field of #RenewableEnergy.

With SARAH-3, a new version is now available that covers the period from 1983 to today (produced within #EUMETSAT's #CMSAF): https://www.cmsaf.eu/EN/Highlights/Dokumente/News_38.html

There is the possibility to learn details in an online course: https://training.eumetsat.int/course/view.php?id=484

CMSAF - Highlights - New Surface Solar Radiation Climate Data Record (SARAH-3) now available

Frank KasparDec 7, 2022

The Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#EUMETSAT's #CMSAF) has released a new #ClimateData record of #cloud properties from 2004 to present (resolution from 15-minute slots to monthly products):

CLAAS-3 (CM SAF CLoud property dAtAset using SEVIRI - Edition 3 )

The dataset is derived from intercalibrated measurements of the #SEVIRI sensor onboard #METEOSAT second generation (MSG) #satellites.

More details: https://www.cmsaf.eu/EN/Highlights/Dokumente/News_35.html

Data access: https://doi.org/10.5676/EUM_SAF_CM/CLAAS/V003

CMSAF - Highlights - Release of CLAAS-3: The 3rd edition of CM SAF’s SEVIRI-based cloud property data record

Show threadFrank KasparNov 22, 2022

The dataset also provides information on surface radiation for the African continent.

The huge potential for the deployment of solar energy systems in Africa is also highlighted in #WMO's #ClimateService report.

#CMSAF

(source of the figure: https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2021.815043)

Contributions to the Improvement of Climate Data Availability and Quality for Sub-Saharan Africa

Reliable weather observations are the basis to assess climate change and variability. Compared to other regions of the world, long time series of weather observations are sparse in many countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. Various activities at national or international level are ongoing to improve the availability and quality of climate databases. Here, we present ongoing international contributions with a focus on representative examples hosted at Germany's national meteorological service DWD (Deutscher Wetterdienst). The international exchange of monthly climate reports (CLIMAT) is monitored within the Monitoring Centre of the GCOS Surface Network (Global Climate Observing System). In that context also quality control is performed and data are made publicly available. Recent climate observations can be complemented by digitization of historical hand-written weather observations which are available in distributed archives. International data centers, such as the Global Precipitation Climatology Centre (GPCC), collect international data. They perform quality-control of these observations and provide derived products in support of global and regional climate assessments. These activities can also contribute to the improvement of national climate databases, as e.g., demonstrated in a cooperation among selected countries with the SASSCAL initiative (Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management). Satellite-based observations are an addit...

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Frank KasparNov 13, 2022

I just moved to FediScience, therefore I repeat my #Introduction:

I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD).

I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”. We provide hydrometeorological products & services, esp. for #hydrology & #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

The dep. hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

Show threadFrank KasparNov 11, 2022

@MarkH @Ruth_Mottram

For those, who are not aware of the details:

#EUMETSAT's #CMSAF, is part of the distributed 'EUMETSAT Application Ground Segment' with @DeutscherWetterdienst as the leading entity.

It might therefore happen that I highlight news here from time to time.

Background information on the SAFs can be found here: https://www.eumetsat.int/about-us/satellite-application-facilities-safs.

Thanks for the feedback on the 'super impressive datasets' 😃

Show threadRuth MottramNov 11, 2022
BTW - are there any other #EUMETSAT people on here? We had a joint #EO work shop in #PolarRES with #ESA + Eumetsat #CMSAF - I was super impressed with the datasets they have curated for #Climate Modellers like me!
Show threadFrank KasparNov 5, 2022

The satellite-based datasets of #CMSAF (Satellite Application Facility on Climate Monitoring; https://www.cmsaf.eu) also include surface radiation, a parameter of great relevance for #RenewableEnergy applications.

One of our use cases was included in the recently published report of WMO: "State of #ClimateServices 2022: Energy" (https://library.wmo.int/doc_num.php?explnum_id=11340#page=41): Climate services supporting renewable energy applications in Germany’s transport infrastructure"

#SolarEnergy #ClimateData

Show threadFrank KasparNov 5, 2022

#Introduction, continued:

With our international data centres, we provide international climate datasets in support of global climate assessments. #GPCC #CMSAF

A few month ago, we summarized these activities in a paper with focus on Africa: "Contributions to the Improvement of Climate Data Availability and Quality for Sub-Saharan Africa".

https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2021.815043

Contributions to the Improvement of Climate Data Availability and Quality for Sub-Saharan Africa

Reliable weather observations are the basis to assess climate change and variability. Compared to other regions of the world, long time series of weather observations are sparse in many countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. Various activities at national or international level are ongoing to improve the availability and quality of climate databases. Here, we present ongoing international contributions with a focus on representative examples hosted at Germany's national meteorological service DWD (Deutscher Wetterdienst). The international exchange of monthly climate reports (CLIMAT) is monitored within the Monitoring Centre of the GCOS Surface Network (Global Climate Observing System). In that context also quality control is performed and data are made publicly available. Recent climate observations can be complemented by digitization of historical hand-written weather observations which are available in distributed archives. International data centers, such as the Global Precipitation Climatology Centre (GPCC), collect international data. They perform quality-control of these observations and provide derived products in support of global and regional climate assessments. These activities can also contribute to the improvement of national climate databases, as e.g., demonstrated in a cooperation among selected countries with the SASSCAL initiative (Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management). Satellite-based observations are an addit...

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Frank KasparNov 5, 2022

#Introduction:

I am a #ClimateScientist at Germany’s national meteorological service (#DWD, https://social.bund.de/@DeutscherWetterdienst).

I am head of the department “#hydrometeorology”, which provides hydrometeorological products & user-tailored services, esp. for #hydrology and #WaterManagement in #Germany, incl. assessments of #ExtremeEvents, #ClimateChange, etc.

The department hosts the 'Global #Precipitation #Climatology Centre' (#GPCC) & the Satellite Application Facility on #ClimateMonitoring (#CMSAF).

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