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UAS Weather Forum

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Monday, May 8, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT

The UAS Weather Forum provides a platform for UAS operators; federal and state agencies; weather researchers and providers; trade groups; safety and insurance groups; UAS manufacturers; and others to:

  • Share experiences with expected and unexpected weather impacts
  • Engage in a dialogue about weather needs for UAS operations
  • Collect requirements for developing better weather guidance
  • Cultivate strategies on how to make progress with needed weather support
  • Assist regulators with safe integration of UAS into the national airspace system considering weather impacts
  • Explore opportunities for using UAS-sensed environmental information for enhanced situational awareness and better weather prediction
  • Facilitate weather education & outreach

This year’s discussion will be focused on the Use of Drones in Weather-related Emergency Management.

The UAS Weather Forum is open to all XPONENTIAL attendees; however, separate pre-registration is required as space is limited.  For questions regarding the forum, please contact: msteiner@ucar.edu

Registration:

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  • FREE EVENT - registration required
  • Attendees must have a minimum of an XPO Hall Pass
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  • PROGRAM AGENDA:

    9:00 – 12:00 PM

    Located in Room 405/406

    Welcome & Setting Stage
    Matthias Steiner, National Center for Atmospheric Research

    Operating Drones in Extreme Weather
    Brandon Clement, Live Storm Chasing

    How Drones Can Help Utilities Reducing Time to Action in the Aftermath of Hurricanes
    Eric Schwartz, Florida Power & Light Company

    Beneficial Uses of Drones in Emergency Services
    Richard Steidell, Boulder Police Department UAS Unit

    Applications and Considerations for UAS to Support Wildland Fire Management
    Marcus Johnson, NASA Ames Research Center

    UAS Sensor Package for Environmental Monitoring and Air Quality Studies
    Eric Apel, NCAR Atmospheric Chemistry Observations & Modeling

    Adjourn