Facultative visit of the CHMI

A facultative visit of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI) is offered to the conference participants free of charge.

Day and time

Wednesday, 08 October 2014, 13:30–17:00 (including bus transfers)

Topics of visit

  • weather forecast
  • use of ALADIN model for climate projections
  • forecasting hydrological conditions during extreme events
  • air quality warning system

Timetable

13:15

meeting at the registration & information desk (conference foyer) for the bus transfer from Clarion Hotel to CHMI

14:30

three short presentations about basic principles of forecasting and visit to the National Weather Forecast Centre with practical demonstrations, interactive discussion and usually a lot of Q&As

16:00

bus transfer from CHMI to Clarion Hotel

Catering

You are kindly asked to arrange your own lunch package. Only water, coffee, tea and biscuits are available at CHMI.

Registration

Because the number of participants is limited to 45 persons only, a pre-registration for this excursion was requested. Onsite registrations are not possible.