This conference (Sept 21–25, 2026) celebrates the 40th anniversary of EUMETSAT. It is the premier venue for discussing the application of satellite data in Europe and Africa, with a heavy focus on the “Meteosat Third Generation” (MTG) and “EPS Second Generation” (EPS-SG) satellite fleets.
The MTG-I1 satellite, now fully operational in 2026, carries the first-ever European Lightning Imager. It continuously monitors lightning over Europe and Africa. Meteorologists search for “LI data integration into Nowcasting” because lightning frequency is a direct proxy for thunderstorm intensity; a “lightning jump” often precedes a tornado or large hail.
The EPS-SG satellites carry instruments that “slice” the atmosphere into thousands of infrared layers. This provides a vertical temperature and moisture profile almost as detailed as a weather balloon but covering the entire globe. Pros search for “IASI-NG (Next Generation) data” to see how this increased vertical resolution is improving 5–7 day temperature forecasts.
With 40 years of continuous satellite records, EUMETSAT now has one of the world’s most stable “Fundamental Climate Data Records” (FCDRs). This is crucial for distinguishing between “weather noise” and “climate signals.” Searching for “EUMETSAT Climate Data Store” allows researchers to download multi-decade datasets for analyzing long-term changes in Arctic ice or Mediterranean droughts.