5th KAIROS Bi-Annual Meeting in Brussels
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Last week in Brussels, partners gathered for the 5th KAIROS Bi-Annual Meeting as the project enters its final phase. The meeting provided an important opportunity to take stock of progress achieved so far and to exchange views on the growing role of digitalisation and automation in aviation meteorology. In particular, discussions focused on how AI-driven solutions can help improve the way weather information is generated, interpreted, and used operationally.
Key highlights from the meeting
The discussions covered a range of topics related to the project’s ongoing activities and next steps, with particular attention to the finalisation of deliverables and the consolidation of results.
The event featured two notable “launch” moments that reflected both the technical and collaborative nature of KAIROS:
The first was the launch of the KAIROS AI MET survey, which aims to gather validation and feedback from relevant stakeholders. The survey will play an important role in shaping the project’s final outputs, and contributions from potential users are highly encouraged.
The second highlight took place just outside the meeting room, where participants witnessed the launch of a weather balloon (radiosonde). The balloon ascended to approximately 32 km, expanding to nearly 10 meters in diameter before bursting. During its ascent, it collected valuable atmospheric observations, including ozone, temperature, wind, and humidity data.
The experience served as a clear illustration of the complementarity between traditional observation systems and emerging AI-based approaches. While radiosondes and other established measurement tools remain fundamental to atmospheric monitoring, new data-driven methods are increasingly enhancing how this information is processed and applied.
Looking ahead
We would like to thank BIRA for hosting the meeting and for their continued support throughout the project..
As KAIROS moves into its final phase, the consortium looks forward to consolidating results and continuing collaboration across partners. The coming months will be key in translating project outcomes into practical impact for the aviation meteorology community.
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