GNSS Tomography Technical A technique that uses Global Navigation Satellite System signals to create 3D images of atmospheric water vapor distribution.
Precipitable Water Vapor (PWV) Meteorology The total amount of water vapor in a column of air from the surface to the top of the atmosphere.
Zenith Total Delay (ZTD) Technical The total delay experienced by GNSS signals when passing through the atmosphere, including both wet and dry components.
Nowcasting Meteorology Short-term weather forecasting (0-6 hours) that focuses on immediate weather conditions and rapid changes.
Atmospheric Refractivity Physics A measure of how much the atmosphere bends radio waves, directly related to temperature, pressure, and humidity.
Tropospheric Delay Technical The delay in GNSS signal propagation caused by the troposphere, primarily due to water vapor content.
Wet Delay Technical The atmospheric delay component caused by water vapor in the troposphere.
Hydrostatic Delay Technical The atmospheric delay component caused by the dry atmosphere (non-water vapor gases).
Ionospheric Delay Technical The delay in GNSS signals caused by the ionosphere's free electrons.
3D Weather Tomography Technical A technique that creates three-dimensional images of atmospheric conditions using multiple data sources.
Hyperlocal Forecasting Meteorology Weather predictions with extremely high spatial resolution, often down to sub-kilometer scales.
RTCM Messages Technical Standardized data messages used to transmit GNSS correction and raw observation data.
Carrier Phase Technical The phase of the carrier wave in GNSS signals, used for high-precision measurements.
Atmospheric Water Vapor Meteorology The water content in the atmosphere in gaseous form, a key parameter for weather prediction.
Dual-Frequency GNSS Technical GNSS receivers that track signals on two different frequencies to improve accuracy and eliminate ionospheric effects.
Severe Weather Meteorology Dangerous weather phenomena that can cause significant damage and pose threats to life and property.
Data Assimilation Meteorology The process of incorporating observational data into numerical weather prediction models.
Numerical Weather Prediction Meteorology Computer models that simulate atmospheric processes to predict future weather conditions.
Mobile Network Infrastructure Technical The physical components and systems that make up cellular communication networks.
Real-Time Monitoring Meteorology Continuous, immediate observation and measurement of atmospheric conditions.
Precision Agriculture Applications Farming management concept that uses technology to optimize crop yields and reduce environmental impact.
Climate Resilience Applications The capacity of systems to adapt to and recover from climate-related challenges.
Atmospheric Boundary Layer Meteorology The lowest part of the atmosphere that is directly influenced by the Earth's surface.
Flash Flood Meteorology A rapid flooding event that occurs within a short time period, often within hours.
Weather Model Meteorology Computer programs that simulate atmospheric processes to predict weather conditions.
Atmospheric Sensing Technical The measurement and monitoring of atmospheric parameters and conditions.
Network Optimization Applications The process of improving the performance and efficiency of communication networks.
Emergency Response Applications Organized actions taken to address urgent situations and minimize their impact.
