Value-added camera-based observations

Synopsis: The presentation will show how to generate added value using camera-based observations. Starting with VisIvis as a high-resolution tool for visibility estimation, the talk presents results from a recent study performed together with Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), Germany’s National Meteorological Service, on extending the concept of vision-based visibility measurement to other weather-related parameters. The present study investigated how an automated estimation of snow coverage can be achieved. Steps to establish reliable snow coverage detection will be presented, with results and evaluation from a challenging application scenario at a major German airport.