{"id":4094,"date":"2019-07-16T10:37:23","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T08:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/?page_id=4094"},"modified":"2020-04-17T18:57:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T16:57:58","slug":"essl-testbed-2020","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/essl-testbed\/essl-testbed-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"ESSL Testbed 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testbed_large.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testbed_large-1024x291.png\" alt=\"Testbed_large\" class=\"wp-image-305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testbed_large-1024x291.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testbed_large-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testbed_large-500x142.png 500w, https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testbed_large.png 2008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15 &#8211; 19 June, <\/strong><br><strong><em>22 &#8211; 26 June (Expert Week),<\/em> <\/strong><br><strong>6 &#8211; <em>10 July (Expert Week)<\/em> and <\/strong><br><strong>13 &#8211; 17 July 2020<br>ESSL Research and Training Centre<br>Wiener Neustadt, Austria<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: red;\">Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the ESSL Testbed will take place online this year. <strong>You can still register online for the regular Testbed weeks (starting on 15 June and 13 July), see below.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: red;\">In the weeks of 22 June and 6 July, invited experts will participate on a Testbed programme with a strong focus on product evaluation and much less teaching. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is new in 2020?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this Testbed edition, a number of new products and will be evaluated. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Konrad3D cell-tracking algorithm (DWD)<\/li><li>Convective Initiation product (NWC-SAF)<\/li><li>ICON-D2-EPS 20 member 2.2 km ensemble prediction system (DWD)<\/li><li>Rapid Developing Thunderstorm product (NWC-SAF)<\/li><li>STEPS ensemble nowcasting system for rain (DWD)<\/li><li>Convective Rain Rate (CRR) estimation product (NWC-SAF)<\/li><li>Instability indices and precipitable water (iSHAI) (NWC-SAF)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom is the Testbed?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;goal of the Testbed is twofold. First, it caters forecasters who want to learn how to forecast severe convective storms using state-of-the-art forecasting tools. Second, it is a hands-on evaluation of new, sometimes experimental, forecast products. This means that both forecasters and developers of forecast products&nbsp;have an interest in the Testbed. In addition, other people having a background in meteorology are most welcome to participate as well. Still unsure, if the Testbed is the right activity for you? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/upcoming-events\/which-event-to-attend\/\">Try out our new Quiz!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please follow these links for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/testbed\/blog\/\">daily blog<\/a><\/li><li>slides about the ESSL Testbed (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/testbed\/2014\/ESSL_Testbed_2014_presentation.pdf\">pdf<\/a>)<\/li><li>a description of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/essl-testbed\/testbed-concept\/\">Testbed concept<\/a><\/li><li>an example of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.essl.org\/media\/Testbed2017\/ESSLTestbed2017OP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Testbed Operations Plan<\/a>&nbsp;(pdf)<\/li><li>a presentation about the Testbed (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/media\/videos\/testbed2012.flv\">Flash<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/media\/videos\/testbed2012.mp4\">MPEG<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly programme<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Testbed hours are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>Monday<\/td><td>10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>09:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>09:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thursday<\/td><td>09:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday<\/td><td>09:00 &#8211; 13:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Testbed participants are provided with the Operations Plan and access to the ESSL Testbed Data Interface two weeks before the first testbed week. It is&nbsp;expected that&nbsp;each participant&nbsp;prepares for the Testbed with approximately one day of studying both the Operations Plan and getting acquainted with the Data Interface in the weeks before travelling to Wiener Neustadt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good preparation for the Testbed participation are our seminars.&nbsp;<a title=\"Upcoming Event Calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/upcoming-events\/\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the seminar participants&nbsp;will receive a <strong>participation certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Registration for the Testbed 2020 is already open. <\/em><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forecasters and researchers or developers who want to participate in the ESSL Testbed are asked to register as early as possible in order to get a place in the desired week. Last year some of the weeks were already booked out in early spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The registration consists of two steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Filling in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/essl-testbed\/testbed-registration-form\/\">online registration form<\/a><\/li><li>Paying the participation fee by Credit Card or bank transfer (see below)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important: The registration has only been completed after the payment has arrived at ESSL, and after your registration was confirmed by ESSL. By registering, you agree with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/terms-and-conditions-for-essl-events\/\">ESSL Terms and Conditions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fees\">Participation Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credit card payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><th>Payment date<\/th><th>early rate until 28 FEB 2020<\/th><th>REGULAR fee<\/th><\/tr><tr><th>Normal fee<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.pay1.de\/frontend\/?aid=35808&#038;portalid=2011538&#038;clearingtype=cc&#038;currency=EUR&#038;amount=149000&#038;id[1]=10&#038;pr[1]=149000&#038;no[1]=1&#038;de[1]=ESSL%20Testbed&#038;hsh=47b25f0bc4d2007a771e97e2b92054c8&#038;language=en&#038;mode=\">\u20ac1490<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.pay1.de\/frontend\/?aid=35808&#038;portalid=2011538&#038;clearingtype=cc&#038;currency=EUR&#038;amount=159000&#038;id[1]=10&#038;pr[1]=159000&#038;no[1]=1&#038;de[1]=ESSL%20Testbed&#038;hsh=f6f28ca7101f0f545c87cfc90d1c0412&#038;language=en&#038;mode=\">\u20ac1590<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Reduced fee*<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.pay1.de\/frontend\/?aid=35808&amp;portalid=2011538&amp;clearingtype=cc&amp;currency=EUR&amp;amount=129000&amp;id[1]=10&amp;pr[1]=129000&amp;no[1]=1&amp;de[1]=ESSL%20Testbed&amp;hsh=3c80c92a340674c78298c0a80c249f41&amp;language=en&amp;mode=\">\u20ac1290<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.pay1.de\/frontend\/?aid=35808&amp;portalid=2011538&amp;clearingtype=cc&amp;currency=EUR&amp;amount=139000&amp;id[1]=10&amp;pr[1]=139000&amp;no[1]=1&amp;de[1]=ESSL%20Testbed&amp;hsh=217dc1f6c2aad8f1c3658187afa1aba7&amp;language=en&amp;mode=\">\u20ac1390<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* Eligible for the reduced rate are individual ESSL members and employees of institutional ESSL members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fee includes on-site participation at the ESSL Testbed during one week from Monday till Friday and participation in 60 &#8211; 90 minute long online sessions broadcast from the Testbed, recommended in the week before the on-site participation. Participants may however join all online sessions of the ESSL Testbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bank transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may pay by bank transfer to the following account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Beneficiary:<\/strong><\/td><td>European Severe Storms Laboratory &#8211; Science and Training<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bank:<\/strong><\/td><td>Sparkasse Baden<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bank address:<\/strong><\/td><td>Hauptplatz 15, 2500 Baden, Austria<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SWIFT BIC:<\/strong><\/td><td>SPBDAT21XXX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IBAN:<\/strong><\/td><td>AT522020501000005999<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your transfer, please indicate &#8220;Testbed fee&#8221; and <strong>your name<\/strong>.<br><em>(without indicating your name, we cannot make sure that the transfer came from you).<br><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local information (hotels, how-to-get-there, etc.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a title=\"Testbed Local Information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/essl-local-information\/\">Please click here for local information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions about&nbsp;registration, participation and payments,&nbsp;please contact us at:<br><a href=\"mailto:testbed@essl.org\">events@essl.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For scientific, educational and other matters, please contact<br>Pieter Groenemeijer or Alois M. Holzer at <a href=\"mailto:testbed@essl.org\">testbed@essl.org<\/a><br>Tel: +49 151 59031839<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/convention.lower-austria.info\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-hinein-ins-leben-c-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-hinein-ins-leben-c-1.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-hinein-ins-leben-c-1-300x87.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ESSL Testbed is financially supported by Convention Nieder\u00f6sterreich:&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15 &#8211; 19 June, 22 &#8211; 26 June (Expert Week), 6 &#8211; 10 July (Expert Week) and 13 &#8211; 17 July 2020ESSL Research and Training CentreWiener Neustadt, Austria Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the ESSL Testbed will take place online &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/essl-testbed\/essl-testbed-2020\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":285,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"sidebar-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4094","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4094"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4550,"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4094\/revisions\/4550"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.essl.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}