OpmetLab is an independent research laboratory focused on real-time meteorological data integration, quality assessment, and applied research for aviation and unmanned aerial systems.
We investigate the integration, quality, and operational use of meteorological data across the aviation domain.
Research on low-latency ingestion of METAR, SPECI, TAF and SIGMET from certified sources via SWIM/AMQP and WIS2/MQTT. Comparative analysis of data latency across different distribution channels.
Development of weather decision algorithms for BVLOS operations and U-Space integration. Assessment of meteorological thresholds for safe drone corridor planning in low-altitude airspace.
Downscaling of NWP models (AROME, ARPEGE) for site-specific aeronautical applications. Evaluation of nowcasting techniques for rapidly evolving conditions at aerodromes.
Systematic comparison and validation of meteorological observations from multiple sources GTS bulletins, SWIM services, SYNOP networks to quantify consistency and reliability.
Research on IWXXM, BUFR and legacy TAC formats. Development of open-source parsing and conversion tools for the aeronautical meteorological community.
Automated detection and notification of meteorological threshold exceedances (wind, visibility, ceiling, temperature) relevant to aerodrome operations and flight planning.
The rapid growth of unmanned aerial systems in controlled low-altitude airspace creates new requirements for meteorological data requirements that existing aviation weather services were not designed to meet.
OpmetLab investigates how certified aeronautical weather data can be adapted, redistributed, and integrated into U-Space service provider (USSP) architectures in compliance with EU regulation 2021/664.
Our research requires access to certified, low-latency meteorological data from national and international providers. We work with and evaluate the following data distribution frameworks:
Our research is grounded in international aviation and meteorological standards.
Interested in collaboration, data access partnerships, or our research findings? We welcome exchanges with meteorological service providers, aviation stakeholders and researchers.