January 20, 2026
Mesoscale Convective Systems: Improving Forecast Lead Times
How integrated radar and NWP approaches are driving better MCS prediction.
METEOROLOGY
Meteorology
Synoptic analysis, mesoscale dynamics, NWP verification, severe weather forecasting, and the observational foundations of atmospheric science.
December 15, 2025
Lightning Detection Networks Compared
From VLF/LF networks to satellite-based optical detectors—comparison of leading technologies.
RADAR
Radar Engineering
Dual-polarisation systems, phased-array technology, X-band networks, signal processing, QPE algorithms, and radar network design and optimisation.
February 10, 2026
Understanding Dual-Polarisation Radar: A Complete Engineering Guide
Comprehensive guide to dual-pol engineering, signal processing, and operational applications.
January 28, 2026
How Phased-Array Radar Is Revolutionising Severe Weather Detection
Sub-minute volumetric scans and what they mean for tornado warning lead times.
December 22, 2025
X-Band Radar Networks: Filling Coverage Gaps in Complex Terrain
Deployment strategies and attenuation correction for compact radar networks.
INSTRUMENTATION
Met Instrumentation
AWS design and siting, sensor calibration, WMO compliance, radiosondes, ceilometers, disdrometers, and observational network strategy.
February 5, 2026
WMO Standards for Automatic Weather Stations
WMO-No. 8 guidelines for siting, sensor specs, and data quality requirements.
January 14, 2026
Rain Gauge Calibration: Best Practices
Field and lab calibration techniques for tipping-bucket, weighing, and optical gauges.
December 8, 2025
The Evolution of Radiosonde Technology
From analogue to GPS-enabled sensors—tracing the upper-air observation revolution.
CLIMATE
Climate Science
Long-term climate monitoring, reference station networks, data homogenisation, and the observational infrastructure that underpins climate research.
December 30, 2025
Reference Climate Stations: Ensuring Long-Term Data Integrity
GCOS Surface Network siting criteria, homogenisation techniques, and metadata requirements.
REMOTE SENSING
Remote Sensing
Satellite meteorology, lidar systems, ceilometers, wind profilers, and active/passive remote sensing for atmospheric observation.
January 7, 2026
Lidar Ceilometers and Boundary Layer Profiling
Applications of automated lidar ceilometers in operational meteorological networks.