METEORMetriken

METEORMetriken is an initiative aimed at standardizing the collection and dissemination of weather-related data across Europe. It was developed by the European Meteorological Information Service (EMIS) in cooperation with national meteorological institutes to bridge gaps in data compatibility and access. The project seeks to facilitate climate monitoring, forecasting, and research by providing a unified framework for both raw observations and derived products.

The primary goal of METEORMetriken is to enable seamless data exchange between meteorological agencies, research institutions, and private sector users. By promoting interoperable data formats and consistent metadata, the initiative improves the reliability and comparability of weather datasets. It also supports the creation of composite indices for severe weather events, air quality, and hydrological extremes.

Key metrics addressed by METEORMetriken include temperature, precipitation, wind speed, humidity, and pressure, along with derived indices such as the Heat Index, Wind Chill, and Vapor Pressure Deficit. Additional products cover short‑term forecasts, seasonal outlooks, and climate change projections. Metadata standards require comprehensive documentation of sampling procedures, instruments, and quality control measures to maintain high data integrity.

Applications of the METEORMetriken framework extend from operational meteorology to academic research and policy formulation. Forecast centers use standardized inputs to improve algorithm performance, while climatologists rely on homogeneous data for trend analysis. Vulnerability assessments for agriculture, infrastructure, and public health benefit from reliable, accessible weather indicators. Ongoing updates to the platform incorporate emerging technologies such as remote sensing and crowd‑sourced observations, ensuring the system remains responsive to evolving needs.