MeteoSwiss has its own large monitoring network, which has been measuring data permanently and often almost in real time for decades. The Weather & Climate data space (provisional working title) could be a prototype for other data spaces that have similar high data volumes and real-time requirements and are actively promoting architectural concepts. The foundations for the data space are currently being developed.
The use cases for MeteoSwiss measurements and data are diverse and span different sectors: up-to-date weather data serves both civil and military air traffic, the energy industry, warning chains, agriculture, tourism and the economy, as well as the cantons and other federal offices. Climate data and models are being used even more extensively in food security, health protection, forestry and agriculture, urban and spatial planning and flood protection. The data space enables the potential for multiple data use to be better leveraged, as it could offer opportunities far beyond the scope of a national monitoring network and cover new use cases.
The data space project is currently in the planning phase. The most relevant use cases and stakeholders will be selected and detailed from the end of January. For this reason, the data space description is not conclusive.
Stakeholders involved
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Use cases are currently being discussed that are of interest to the following stakeholders:
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Provisional timetable |
The project started in November 2024:
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Data space sponsorship |
Currently and initially under the remit of MeteoSwiss. During the course of the project, it will be determined what role MeteoSwiss will or can play. |
Data space contact |
Dr Petra Zimmermann, Head of Measurements and Data |
Data space website |
Not yet available. |
Organisations involved |
Currently involved in the project:
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Link to governance or organisation |
Not yet defined. |
Key legislation |
Existing MeteoSwiss legal mandate: |
