Principles and Objectives

Forecasting is vital for planning and preparing for future situations, enhancing decision-making accuracy in hydrometeorology —the study of climate and water phenomena.  Forecasting is essential for anticipating natural events and their potential impacts. In rapidly and severely changing climate conditions, the Seasonal Hydrometeorological Forecasting System project provides data with high spatial resolution of up to 0.01 degrees (approximately 1 kilometer), across Thailand, with forecasts ranging from 1 week to 6 months in advance. This local forecast data improves preparation for changing conditions and supports management of surface and groundwater resources for irrigation, matching plant needs at different growth stages. It enables better water usage planning and cultivation aligned with seasonal water availability, enhancing water resource management and agricultural operations.

This workshop on the application of real-time and forecasted hydrometeorological data is organized to demonstrate and present guidelines for utilizing the data. The main objective is to transfer knowledge to researchers who need hydrometeorological data for water management and agriculture (Technical Users) and end users from various agencies, to promote the application of data for decision-making in water and agricultural management under climate variability. Additionally, the workshop is an important opportunity to promote networking between researchers, academics, experts, and representatives from relevant agencies, especially government agencies responsible for national water and agricultural management planning. This will facilitate data exchange and pool knowledge and experience in using real-time and forecasted hydrometeorological data for effective decision-making, leading to sustainable development and adaptation to future climate conditions.

Participants

The main target group of the meeting consists of participants from various sectors, including experts and representatives from government agencies with roles in water and agricultural management; faculty, researchers, and students from educational institutions interested in this field; as well as representatives from the private sector and general public interested in resource management issues under climate change conditions for effective decision-making in water and agricultural management.

Meeting participants will learn how to access and apply real-time and forecasted hydrometeorological data to maximum benefit. They can access and download data through official channels at the project website (https://alice-lab.com/thsf-th) or through Google Earth Engine.

Brief Schedule

Note: Schedule and details may change as appropriate.