13–17 June and 4–8 July 2022
ESSL Research and Training Centre
Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Please note that ESSL and EUMETSAT also organize joint Testbeds on Severe Convective Storms in preparation for Meteosat Third Generation data. Candidates can apply for acceptance and sponsorship to these testbeds via the EUMETSAT training website.
What is new in 2022?
At this Testbed edition, a number of products will be evaluated, including these:
- VIIRS satellite data, serving as a proxy for Meteosat Third Generation FCI data
- A number of improved Nowcasting products from DWD’s SINFONY project
- ECMWF’s Extreme Forecast Index for CAPE and CAPESHEAR
- C-LAEF ensemble prediction system from ZAMG
- other products
For whom is the Testbed?
The goal of the Testbed is twofold. First, it caters for forecasters who want to learn how to forecast severe convective storms using state-of-the-art forecasting tools. Second, it is a hands-on evaluation of new, sometimes experimental, forecast products. This means that both forecasters and developers of forecast products have an interest in the Testbed. In addition, other people having a background in meteorology are most welcome to participate as well. Are you still unsure if the Testbed is the right activity for you? Try our Quiz!
Please follow these links for:
- slides about the ESSL Testbed (pdf)
- a description of the Testbed concept
- a (somewhat old) presentation about the Testbed (Flash, MPEG)
Weekly programme
The Testbed is active during the following hours each week:
| Monday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 13:00 |
Preparation
Testbed participants are provided with the Operations Plan and access to the ESSL Testbed Data Interface two weeks before the first testbed week. It is expected that each participant prepares for the Testbed with approximately one day of studying both the Operations Plan and getting acquainted with the Data Interface in the weeks before travelling to Wiener Neustadt.
You can prepare for Testbed participation by following ESSL courses.
Click here for more information.
At the end of the seminar participants will receive a participation certificate.
Registration
Registration for the Testbed 2022 has been opened.
Forecasters and researchers or developers who want to participate in the ESSL Testbed are asked to register as early as possible in order to get a place in the desired week. Last year some of the weeks were already booked out in early spring.
The registration consists of two steps:
- Filling in the online registration form
- Paying the participation fee by bank transfer (see below), or by credit card through our payment website.
Important: The registration has only been completed after the payment has arrived at ESSL, and after your registration was confirmed by ESSL. By registering, you agree with the ESSL Terms and Conditions.
COVID-19 Disclaimer
Due to the uncertainty related to SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”), admission to the ESSL Testbeds in 2022 is subject to compliance with the safety and health requirements set by local health authorities. These requirements may be subject to change, in which case you will be informed. You can check the currently valid regulations here at any time:
https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/entry-regulations
Failure to meet the health and safety requirements bars you from attending the ESSL Testbeds in 2022. Currently, in Austria, the 2G rule applies. This means that only vaccinated or recovered persons may attend events. In order to be admitted to the venue, you will be asked to show official proof demonstrating that you are either vaccinated against or have recovered from COVID-19. In addition, participants may be asked to wear a mask while at its premises for the duration of the ESSL Testbeds in 2022. ESSL will not be recording any personal data on your personal health. It will simply take note of whether or not you meet the requirements. In case of a COVID-19 outbreak at the ESSL Testbeds in 2022, you will be informed immediately via the email address you submitted at registration.
In case the on-site event is cancelled, it will be held as an online event. In this case, you will be informed accordingly after that decision has been made. Your participation fee cannot be reimbursed.
Participation Fees
These are the fees for Testbed participation:
| Payment date | Before 15 February 2022 | After 15 February 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Normal fee | € 1290 | € 1490 |
| Reduced fee** | € 1090 | € 1290 |
** Individual ESSL members and employees of institutional ESSL members are eligible for the reduced fee.
The fee includes on-site participation at the ESSL Testbed during one week from Monday till Friday and, optionally, participation in online sessions broadcast from the Testbed in all Testbed weeks. You may pay by bank transfer to the following account:
| Beneficiary: | European Severe Storms Laboratory – Science and Training |
| Bank: | Sparkasse Baden |
| Bank address: | Hauptplatz 15, 2500 Baden, Austria |
| SWIFT BIC: | SPBDAT21XXX |
| IBAN: | AT522020501000005999 |
With your transfer, please indicate “Testbed fee” and your name so we can make sure that the transfer came from you.
Local information
(hotels, how-to-get-there, etc.)
You can find local information here.
Contact
For questions about registration, participation and payments, please contact Ms Katja Dorninger at: events@essl.org
The ESSL Testbed is financially supported by Convention Niederösterreich