7-8 Feb 2022

Miami Convention Center
Miami, USA

7-8 Feb 2022

Miami Convention Center

Paul Stevens: Speaking at the Meteorology Tech Expo

Paul Stevens

Director  -  StratoSolutions Inc

Targeted Observations Using Micro-Dropsondes from the Stratosphere

This seminar examines the exciting innovations in dropsonde miniaturisation and High-Altitude Platform (HAP) technologies, which promises enhanced Numerical Weather Prediction model accuracy through provision of, timely, targeted observations from regions responsible for greatest error growth in forecast models. Presented are case studies including polar winter missions supporting better prediction of sudden stratospheric warming events; observations from intensifying tropical storms; and the potential to use these technologies in the study and forecasting of Atmospheric Rivers.

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About Paul Stevens

Paul is the former Head of Design for the Airbus Zephyr High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) program and is now one of the founders of “StratoSolutions Inc.”, a company specialising in high altitude platforms, associated technology, applications, and payloads. Paul has spent over 20years of his career developing and demonstrating HAPS systems and technology and working with his design team of HAPS and high-altitude balloon (HAB) experts to develop novel platforms and payload systems to commercialise the delivery of timely and targeted meteorological observations from the stratosphere. Paul is a Physicist by academic training and a Chartered Engineer specializing in System Engineering for HAPS.