MicroStep-MIS

21/05/2026

Congratulations to our colleague, Pavol Nechaj, on successfully completing his external PhD studies in Environmental Physics and Meteorology at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava.

His research focused on the detection of low-level wind shear using Doppler lidar data - a meteorological phenomenon that can significantly affect aircraft safety during take-off and landing.

The work was closely connected with the MicroStep-MIS project APVV-15-0663, “A Novel Method for Low Level Wind Shear Alert Calculation from Data Measured by Lidar.” Using data from the Doppler lidar operated at M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava, he developed a new algorithm for low-level wind shear detection in line with ICAO recommendations.

The algorithm analyzes individual lidar beams from PPI scans and applies a dynamically changing detection window, providing additional information about the spatial consistency of detected events. It was validated on real cases from the complex environment of Bratislava Airport and compared with pilot reports over a 5.5-year period.

We are proud that this research has already found its way into practice: the algorithm is now used in the MicroStep-MIS IMS LLWAS system. For our colleague, the PhD offered a valuable opportunity to combine academic research with real operational data, advanced technology, and practical aviation meteorology requirements. For MicroStep-MIS, it brought scientifically validated knowledge directly into product development and strengthened our long-term focus on innovation in meteorological systems.

The research was also supported by valuable cooperation with the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute, which provided data and shared operational experience from meteorological practice.

This achievement is a strong example of why cooperation between research, industry, and operational services is so important. It turns scientific ideas into practical solutions that can support safer and more informed decision-making. Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone!

MatFyz je In

19/05/2026

[SK] Každý rok prináša ŽiPoMat, kariérny deň Fakulty matematiky, fyziky a informatiky Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave, príležitosť stretnúť sa so študentmi, porozprávať sa o tom, čo ich zaujíma, a ukázať im, ako môže vyzerať práca po skončení štúdia.

Pre nás v MicroStep-MIS sú takéto stretnutia vždy veľmi cenné. Nie sú len o pracovných ponukách či kariérnych možnostiach. Sú najmä o rozhovoroch – o tom, čo študenti hľadajú, čo ich motivuje, aké témy ich zaujímajú a kde vidia svoju budúcnosť. Pre firmy sú podobné dni príležitosťou predstaviť svoju prácu otvorenejšie a osobnejšie. Pre študentov je zasa možnosť získať konkrétnejšiu predstavu o tom, ako sa znalosti z matematiky, fyziky, informatiky či dátovej analýzy dajú využiť v praxi.

MatFyzáci si k nám často nájdu cestu práve preto, že u nás môžu pracovať na technicky zaujímavých a zmysluplných projektoch – od meteorológie, klimatológie a leteckých systémov až po spracovanie dát, modelovanie, vývoj softvéru a moderné monitorovacie technológie. Je to práca, ktorá prepája výskum, vývoj a reálne využitie v teréne, často ďaleko za hranicami Slovenska. Ako takáto práca môže vyzerať v praxi, približujú aj naši kolegovia – absolventi MatFyz-u – v krátkom videu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-kkVy5-VGY&t=

Naša spolupráca s Fakultou matematiky, fyziky a informatiky Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave má dlhoročné základy. Už od roku 2016, keď sme na fakulte vybudovali meteorologický park, spoločne prepájame akademické prostredie s praxou. O to viac nás teší, že naša spolupráca pokračuje aj prostredníctvom formálneho partnerského programu fakulty. Aj ŽiPoMat vnímame ako jednu z aktivít, ktoré prirodzene podporujú toto prepojenie medzi študentmi, vedou a priemyslom.

Ďakujeme Fakulte matematiky, fyziky a informatiky Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave za priestor, študentom za záujem a všetkým, ktorí sa pri nás zastavili. Teší nás, že môžeme byť súčasťou komunity, z ktorej k nám už roky prichádzajú šikovní ľudia, nové otázky a nové nápady.

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[EN] ŽiPoMat, the career day of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics of Comenius University in Bratislava, is a valuable opportunity to connect students with Slovak companies and show how their knowledge can be applied in practice. At MicroStep-MIS, we are glad to support this connection through our long-standing cooperation with the faculty.

MatFyz je In

15/05/2026

Our team is heading to Lisbon in less than two weeks for the Airspace World. If you’ll be around, you should definitely stop by 😊

11/05/2026

Remote meteorological observation will play an important role in the next phase of development at Mărculești International Airport in Moldova. As the former military airfield transitions into a civil aviation facility, reliable meteorological coverage will be essential, especially without a permanent on-site meteorological service.

As part of MicroStep-MIS’ aviation meteorology modernization project in Moldova, IMS Remote Observer will be deployed together with IMS AWOS at Mărculești International Airport (ICAO: LUBM), with observations managed remotely from Chișinău. The project also includes the reconstruction and reinstallation of AWOS at Chișinău International Airport (ICAO: LUKK). Read more: https://www.microstep-mis.com/web/news/other/aviation-meteorology-modernization-moldova-awos-remote-observer

We were pleased to welcome our Moldovan partners to Bratislava for two weeks of Factory Acceptance Tests and training. Their visit marked an important step in supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective meteorological coverage for Moldova’s aviation infrastructure.

06/05/2026

The Center of Meteorology (NCM), UAE, has completed its second scientific mission to Antarctica, further expanding the UAE’s contribution to global climate and polar research.

As part of the 2025 – 2026 expedition, the Emirati team strengthened its scientific infrastructure in Antarctica by deploying a second UAE weather station, installing the first UAE tidal monitoring station, and maintaining and enhancing existing weather and seismic stations.

With this expansion, the UAE now operates two weather stations and one tide station in Antarctica, providing high-quality environmental data to support long-term climate modeling, sea-level research, and geophysical studies.

MicroStep-MIS is honored to support NCM as a technology partner in this important mission. Our meteorological monitoring solutions were supplied as part of NCM’s expanding polar infrastructure, designed for long-term reliability in extreme and remote environments.

We sincerely appreciate NCM’s trust and leadership in advancing atmospheric and environmental research in polar regions.

Watch the official mission video released by NCM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g96ziQs7WDw

28/04/2026

We were pleased to take part in RES 2026 EXPO | Regional Ecological Summit EXPO in Astana, an international platform focused on green technologies, sustainable solutions, and environmental innovation in Central Asia. The event brought together stakeholders from government, business, science, and the expert community to discuss the region’s sustainable future.

As part of the program, MicroStep-MIS delivered a presentation on water digitalization, highlighting how integrated monitoring, real-time data, and modern digital tools can support more efficient, transparent, and sustainable management of water resources.

Our participation was made even more meaningful thanks to our long-standing cooperation with Adal-meteo LLP, our exclusive local partner for Kazakhstan.

We have been working together since around 2010, and over more than 15 years, this partnership has grown into a strong foundation for our activities in the country. Together, we have installed approximately 250 meteorological stations and four weather radars across Kazakhstan.

Adal-meteo LLP plays a key role in ensuring that our technologies are successfully implemented and reliably operated in local conditions. Their experienced technical team provides first-level support directly to customers, takes care of local certification and installation, and helps maintain our meteorological stations to keep them running in the field year after year.

We truly value this cooperation - not only for the technical expertise Adal-meteo LLP brings, but also for their professionalism, reliability, and deep knowledge of the local environment.

Thank you to our partners, visitors, and everyone we had the opportunity to meet at RES 2026 EXPO.

13/02/2026

Marine and offshore operations are exposed to rapidly changing conditions and high operational risks. Reliable, site-specific environmental information can make a real difference - whether for port activities, offshore work, or environmental monitoring.

At Oceanology International (10-12 March, London), MicroStep-MIS will present its integrated marine solutions connecting offshore and coastal measurements with centralized data management, visualization, and forecasting. By transforming raw environmental data into clear, actionable information, our systems support safer operations, better planning, and faster response to changing conditions.

If you’re attending OI or will be in London during the event, we’d be happy to meet you at stand S250 to discuss your current needs.

12/02/2026

[EN] MicroStep-MIS has received the TOP 2025 Award in the Innovative Solution category, presented within the international scientific conference “Technika ochrany prostredia TOP 2025” (Environmental Protection Technology TOP 2025). TOP 2025 is a national competition highlighting innovative technologies and applied research supporting sustainable development and environmental resilience. The award recognizes our contribution to the ESA-funded R&D project, AI4THOR, which focuses on AI-based thunderstorm nowcasting using EUMETSAT satellite observations. Thank you to the organizers for the nomination and support.

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[SK] Spoločnosť MicroStep-MIS získala ocenenie Cena TOP 2025 v kategórii Inovačné riešenie, ktoré bolo udelené v rámci medzinárodnej vedeckej konferencie „Technika ochrany prostredia TOP 2025“ (Environmental Protection Technology TOP 2025). TOP 2025 je súťaž zameraná na inovatívne technológie a aplikovaný výskum v oblasti ochrany životného prostredia a udržateľného rozvoja. Ocenenie bolo udelené za náš prínos k ESA-financovanému výskumno-vývojovému projektu AI4THOR, zameranému na krátkodobú predpoveď búrok (nowcasting) zo satelitných dát EUMETSAT. Ďakujeme organizátorom za nomináciu a podporu.

ESA - European Space Agency

12/02/2026

We’re proud to share this look inside the Calibration Facility at the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) in Pune, India. The laboratory, delivered by MicroStep-MIS, operates to support meteorological sensors calibration - from controlled laboratory conditions to on-field testing of met sensors.

We are honored to have supported the project, helping ensure accurate, reliable, and traceable data measurement for critical sensors such as air temperature, relative humidity, pressure, and precipitation.

This collaboration strengthens accuracy, reliability, and long-term measurement quality, which are essential for effective water measurement, hydrometeorological observations, and informed environmental decision-making. Beyond technology, such facilities also play an important role in training and building capacity for sustainable monitoring practices.

🎯 Watch the video to see how advanced calibration technology contributes to trusted data and a more sustainable future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni-9GEAzt9w

🔎 Learn more about MicroStep-MIS calibration solutions https://www.microstep-mis.com/web/products?category=calibration_systems

The Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) hosts India’s first state-of-the-art meteorological sensor calibration facility, a world-class laborator...

09/02/2026

❄️🏔️ Winter in the mountains is both breathtaking and unforgiving. Rapidly changing weather, deep snowpack, and strong winds turn high-altitude environments into places where accurate data truly matters.

MicroStep-MIS' 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐀𝐖𝐒) is designed and built for continuous operation in extreme alpine environments. It provides reliable, real-time measurements essential for snow avalanche forecasting, climate research, and operational safety.

The system offers comprehensive snow and meteorological monitoring in a modular, scalable configuration, proven to operate reliably in harsh, high-altitude conditions. With efficient data access, alerts, and visualization, it delivers insights ranging from snow depth and snowpack structure to wind, temperature, and radiation - supporting a deeper understanding and better management of winter mountain environments.

👉 From theory to terrain https://www.microstep-mis.com/web/references/success-stories/article/mountains_made_safer
👉 Engineered for extreme alpine environments https://www.microstep-mis.com/web/products/meteorology-climatology/high-altitude-mountain-aws?category=meteorology_climatology&product=high-altitude-mountain-aws

📍 Salatín, West Tatras (Slovakia)