Traditional meteorological models often struggle to capture the complex microclimates found within dense urban environments, where street canyons and green spaces create significant temperature differentials over just a few hundred metres. This variability means that standard forecasts frequently miss the granular detail required for effective city management, making it difficult for local authorities to identify specific heat risks or flood-prone zones. To address this, the upcoming session, titled "Modular sensors, model-based insights: Understanding urban weather and climate", will demonstrate how combining ground-level sensors with atmospheric models can bridge these data gaps. Please note that this session will be conducted entirely in German.
Synergising Hardware and Intelligence
The webinar brings together expertise from both the hardware and data-modelling sectors. From meteoblue, Dr Sebastian Schlögl (Head of Climate Services) and Nico Bader (Team Lead City Climate) will demonstrate how raw measurement data is ingested into climate monitoring systems to provide a comprehensive digital view of a city’s climate.
Joining the discussion is guest speaker Dr Jens Lamping, CEO of the Berlin-based technology firm Orbisens®. With over 20 years of experience in environmental system design, Dr Lamping has guided Orbisens towards a modular, "all-in-one" sensor approach. These solutions are engineered for the rigours of urban deployment, providing a flexible and scalable way for cities to monitor environmental conditions with high precision and minimal maintenance.
Who Should Attend?
This session is tailored for city planners, sustainability officers, and municipal decision-makers who require a robust evidence base for heat mitigation and infrastructure resilience. It is also highly relevant for environmental consultants and sensor technologists looking to understand the practicalities of climate data integration. By attending, participants will learn how to identify and mitigate urban heat islands using real-time data, improve municipal resilience against extreme weather events, and successfully transition from isolated data points to comprehensive, area-wide climate maps.
Event Details
The 60-minute session will conclude with a practical look at how data-driven planning leads to cooler, more liveable urban spaces.
- Date: 03 March 2026
- Time: 10:00 (CET)
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Format: Online via MS Teams
- Language: German
