Let's Talk About the Weather

Let's Talk About the Weather

OTT CAST by OTT HydroMet

Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Declining
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Every 2 Months
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About This Podcast

Observing the elements is key to better understanding our planet. This podcast tells the manifold stories of experts working in environmental monitoring with help of our sensors and solutions. These range from hydrology to meteorology and climate studies to solar monitoring for photovoltaics. Environmental monitoring combines earth sciences with technology and the possibilities of big data. A lot to discuss, a lot to learn - Let's Talk About the Weather! ===> Find more stories and insights on environmental monitoring on our blog: https://blog.otthydromet.com/

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S1E31 Ep.31| Introduction to Agrivoltaics - with Matthew Berwind of Fraunhofer ISE

Jul 11, 2025 18m

with Matthew Berwind, Scientist at Fraunhofer ISEThe combination of agriculture and solar energy elements ranks among my favourite PV applications. Thus, going to Agrivoltaics World Conference was a…

S1E30 Ep. 30| Observe and Thrive From the Top of the World

Jun 17, 2025 12m

What does it take to install five weather stations on one of the highest mountains in the world—and why does it matter?In this full-length feature, follow Expedition Lead Baker Perry and his team…

S1E29 Ep.29| Road to Intersolar: PV Market Trends Overview with Craig Plaatjes

May 06, 2025 34m

with Craig Plaatjes, Global Product Manager at OTT HydroMetIt's that time of the year - Intersolar is opening its gates and people from all over the world gather in Munich to present and explore the…

S1E28 Ep.28| Live at Solarplaza: PV Market Outlook with Cormac Gilligan

Oct 23, 2024 25m

With Cormac Gilligan, Director Cleantech at S&P Global Commodity InsightsRenewable energy sources are on the rise, in recent years mainly thanks to photovoltaics. But various challenges are about…

S1E27 Ep.27| Finding the Optimum PV Plant Setup with Researchers from TU Delft

Aug 02, 2024 34m

With Matteo Baricchio, Hesan Ziar (both Researchers at TU Delft), and Marc Korevaar, Scientist at OTT HydroMetPV modules generate the largest amount of electricity when directly exposed to the sun.…

S1E26 Ep.26| CMP - Craig & Martin Podcasting at Intersolar 2024

Jul 01, 2024 31m

With Craig Plaatjes, Global Product Manager at OTT HydroMetIntersolar has been huge this year. 18 halls filled with new PV panels, battery systems, inverters, mounting equipment, cleaning robots,…

S1E25 Ep.25| Analog or Smart Sensor? Choosing the Right Instrument

Feb 19, 2024 24m

With Sajad Badalkhani, Service & Technical Support Manager at OTT HydroMetFood for geeks! Most measurement instruments are either analog or smart. This applies to our Kipp & Zonen portfolio…

S1E24 Ep.24| Solar Mobility: Meet the Dutch Couple Who Drove to Cape Town and Back

Dec 22, 2023 31m

With Maarten van Pel and Renske Cox, Ambassadors for Sustainable Travelling at 4x4electric.comSpecial Holidays Episode! This Dutch couple has seen quite a big part of the world. Maarten van Pel and…

S1E23 Ep.23| How Europe's Dirtiest River Emscher Was Revived

Oct 19, 2023 26m

With Dr. Stephan Treuke, Coordinator River Basin Management at EmschergenossenschaftThe river Emscher in Western Germany has a turbulent history. Within one century, it turned from a leisurely…

S1E22 Ep.22| Road Weather Innovations – A Trip to Poland

Jul 10, 2023 26m

With Dawid Brudny, Vice President at APM PROIn a coalescing world, safe and efficient transportation of people and goods becomes increasingly important. Thus, it comes with little surprise that…

S1E21 Ep.21| Introduction to PV Soiling - Background, Impact, and Treatment Options

Jun 02, 2023 24m

With Marc Korevaar, Scientist, and Sajad Badalkhani, Technical Support & Services, both OTT HydroMetDirty PV modules generate less energy than clean ones. This phenomenon called “soiling” sums up…

S1E20 Ep.20| Mesoscale Monitoring – The Impact of Spatial Data Densification

May 09, 2023 37m

With Daryl Ritchison, Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN)In Episode 20 of OTT Cast, we welcome Daryl Ritchison to share his expertise on mesoscale monitoring. With over…

S1E19 Ep.19| Data Driving Science - Who Provides the Data?

Apr 17, 2023 25m

With Victor Cassella and Sasha Ivans, Meteorologists at OTT HydroMetAs a developer and manufacturer of hydrological and meteorological monitoring solutions, at OTT HydroMet we know a thing or two…

S1E18 Ep.18| Early Warnings for All – How to Invest Sustainably

Dec 15, 2022 21m

With Jay Wilson, Director for Business Development & Sustainability at OTT HydroMetThe World Meteorological Organization has launched an ambitious initiative: Within 5 years, every person on this…

S1E17 Ep.17| Weather Monitoring for Rail Traffic

Sep 09, 2022 26m

With Laura Goodfellow and Frank Zokoll, Transportation Weather Monitoring ExpertsRailway traffic is the backbone of both business and individual transport. Keeping the flow safe and on time is a…

S1E16 Ep.16| RWIS Lite – Increasing Safety with Slim Road Weather Information Systems

Jul 26, 2022 22m

With Brandon Ankney and Steven Marks, Road Weather ExpertsKeeping roads and highways safe is critically important. In addition to autumn’s and winter’s perils, the increase of weather fluctuations…

S1E15 Ep.15| A Trip to the Scottish Islands: On-Site Checks & Calibration

Jul 04, 2022 26m

With Robin Guy, Senior Service EngineerThe Scottish Islands are, undoubtedly, a beautiful part of the world. Amid awesome cliffs, green valleys, and wild beaches, the main means of transport are the…

S1E14 Ep.14| Live From #IFAT2022: Setting up a Water Monitoring Network

Jun 07, 2022 27m

With Katja Weber, Hydrology Application Development Manager EuropeOne year after the cataclysmal floods in Western Germany and its bordering states, politicians and scientists of various disciplines…

S1E13 Ep.13| Back from #Intersolar2022: Soiling & Solar PV in Eastern Europe

May 23, 2022 24m

With Francois Laurent, Sales Manager France, and Marin Dimitrov, Business Development Manager Eastern Europe What a show it was! In May 2022, the solar industry has come together in Munich to…

S1E12 Ep.12| The Future of Groundwater in the U.S. West

Feb 24, 2022 36m

The drought that has gripped much of the U.S. West has been a long-running dry stretch for the last 1200 years, a sign of both environmental and human impact. As 2022 shapes up to extend the…

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How many episodes does Let's Talk About the Weather have?

Let's Talk About the Weather has published 31 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences.

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Let's Talk About the Weather is currently declining with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 26m.

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