2026 Regional Focus Group meetings (131 onwards)

26 March 2026 Regional Focus Group meeting (132)

Topics of discussion included:

• Singapore Flooding Case Study, 14th October 2024, also showcasing useful online resources: Eng Hong Ang, Justin Heng NEA Singapore and Bodo Zeschke, Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre. Presented by Bodo Zeschke BMTC. Recording, 29 minutes duration.
• Examination of NWP model forecasts of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, including those utilising AI: presented by Bodo Zeschke BMTC. Recording, 17 minutes duration. 
• Introducing the new Australian VLab Centre of Excellence web page, including links to EW4ALL Priority Hazard case studies: presented by Bodo Zeschke, BMTC. Recording, 6 minutes duration.
• Australian VLab CoE RFG meeting recordings related to EW4ALL Priority Hazards. Links to the new VLab web page .pdf file.

22 January 2026 Regional Focus Group meeting (131)

"A summary of the most Significant or Favourite Events of the Year 2025 as revealed in Satellite Imagery".

Topics of discussion included:

• Application of SAR, scatterometry, and microwave imagery during Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, November 2025: presented by Joe Courtney, Bureau of Meteorology, Perth. Recording, 18 minutes duration. Post presentation discussion recording.
• High winds prevent a Hawaiian Airlines flight to Pago Pago from landing: presented by Jordan Gerth NOAA/NESDIS. Recording, 20 minutes duration. Post presentation discussion.
• A summary of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Satellite Meteorology as presented at Australian VLab CoE Regional Focus Group meetings during 2025: presented by Bodo Zeschke, Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre. Recording, 17 minutes duration.