Partners
ECMWF
ECMWF, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, is an international research institute providing global numerical weather predictions. As a key player in the EU’s Copernicus program, ECMWF supports several Copernicus services including the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS).
In the SEED-FD project, ECMWF delivers major scientific and development contributions. Their work involves improved detection of extreme hydrometeorological events as well as prototyping and tuning the improved CEMS Hydrological Forecast Modelling Chain.
Magellium
Magellium SAS is a French technology company specializing in digital geography and image processing. The company has recognized expertise in earth observation, geographic information systems, mapping technologies and vision-based systems. Their offer includes consulting, technical and scientific studies, development of software and IT systems, and distribution of software products.
In the SEED-FD project, Magellium is responsible for the management and coordination of the project as well as for scientific contributions in the field of enhanced hydrological forecasts using Earth Observation (EO) and non-EO data sources.
CNR-IRPI
The Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection (IRPI) is part of the Department of Earth System Sciences and Technology for the Environment (DTA) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR). CNR-IRPI focuses on scientific research and technological development related to natural hazards, environmental protection, and the sustainable use of geo-resources.
In the SEED-FD project, CNR-IRPI is responsible for collecting and producing new hydro-meteorological data. They develop techniques to extend the availability of meteorological and hydrological data from EO and non-EO data.
vorteX-io
The French company vorteX-io addresses the increasing risks of floods and droughts with a system based on a network of in-situ sensors and a web-based visualization and alert platform. Their innovative vorteX-io micro-stations provide continuous, real-time measurements of hydrological parameters with high accuracy.
In the SEED-FD project, vorteX-io is tasked with installing their advanced hydrological micro-stations in study areas. These installations will facilitate near real-time observations of river discharge and water levels, enhancing the project’s hydro-meteorological data collection and monitoring capabilities.
IIASA
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an international research institute that uses systems analysis to find policy solutions for reducing human footprints and enhancing the resilience of natural and socioeconomic systems. IIASA tackles global issues like climate change and sustainable development through its policy-oriented research.
In the SEED-FD project, IIASA improves the LISFLOOD Hydrological Model by adding new process representations, enhancing evaporation processes, refining soil and discharge routing schemes, and optimizing reservoir operations. These enhancements boost the accuracy and reliability of flood and drought forecasts.
Polimi
Politecnico di Milano (Polimi), a public scientific-technological university, excels in training engineers, architects, and industrial designers. Renowned for its innovative teaching and research, Polimi fosters strong ties with the business and industrial sectors through experimental research and technological transfer.
Within the SEED-FD project, Polimi is tasked with developing innovative flood and drought forecast products. During the scale-up evaluation phase, they test all new SEED-FD forecast products on a global set of events using the current CEMS-EWS data.
Design & Data
Design & Data is a crossmedia agency dedicated to making science and technology accessible and engaging for all. They specialise in creating innovative communication strategies for the space, science, and technology sectors, producing high-quality content for diverse media platforms.
In the SEED-FD project, Design & Data is responsible for disseminating the project results, products and knowledge to a wide audience. Their efforts focus on maximizing the project’s impact and future exploitation by using various communication channels both in the science development phase and the scale-up evaluation phase.
ICPAC
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) is a WMO-accredited Climate Center serving 11 East African countries. ICPAC provides crucial climate services and hydrological forecasts to enhance resilience against climate change and extreme weather.
In the SEED-FD project, ICPAC evaluates the new CEMS HFMC for the Juba-Shebelle Basin use case during the scale-up evaluation phase, focusing on the impact of enhanced hydrological modules and Earth Observation datasets. This work aims to enhance flood and drought detection in data-scarce regions.
EC JRC
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is a Directorate-General of the European Commission (EC) that provides scientific and technical support for European policy. It collaborates with research and policy organizations across Member States, European institutions, agencies, and international scientific partners, including the UN.
SEED-FD closely cooperates with the JRC on model evolution, product development and quality evaluation. The participation of the JRC in the Advisory Board of the project and the close dialog facilitates a future operational implementation of the CEMS Early Warning System for floods and droughts.