When we check a weather forecast or a pilot takes off with precise information about atmospheric conditions, we rarely stop to consider everything happening behind the scenes.
Modern meteorology relies on a complex network of infrastructure, technology, processes and specialised teams that must work in coordination to turn raw data into useful information. For more than two decades, Ineco has played a role in this ecosystem through its collaboration with the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
What began as occasional projects related to meteorological installations at airports has evolved into a strategic partnership spanning areas as diverse as engineering, digital transformation, strategic consulting, innovation and project management.
At the heart of this relationship is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, ICT specialists, strategic consultants, process experts, legal advisors, economists and project managers. This combination of expertise mirrors AEMET’s own evolution, where technology, data management and innovation are now just as important as meteorological observation.
One of the most representative examples of this joint work is the Programme for the Modernisation and Expansion of the Meteorological Radar Network, launched under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. This nationwide initiative will modernise existing stations, build new ones and incorporate next-generation radars to strengthen Spain’s meteorological observation capabilities.
In this area, Ineco teams have been involved in drafting technical designs, overseeing construction works and coordinating complex technical activities that require the integration of multiple disciplines to ensure the proper functioning of infrastructure that is essential for weather forecasting.
However, the collaboration with AEMET goes far beyond infrastructure. In recent years, Ineco professionals have supported the agency in various digital transformation processes, helping to assess its technological capabilities, identify opportunities for improvement, digitise processes and develop tools aimed at modernising internal operations.
The company has also taken part in strategic consulting projects designed to help AEMET set priorities, organise initiatives and translate its future objectives into concrete action plans. This work enables the organisation to tackle increasingly complex challenges with greater clarity, particularly in areas such as innovation, service delivery and international cooperation. In addition, Ineco provides multidisciplinary technical assistance, offering ongoing support in fields ranging from innovation project management and communications to infrastructure maintenance, contract management and meteorological services for air navigation.
This comprehensive approach has helped to strengthen a relationship of trust between the two organisations, built on the ability to combine technical expertise, management experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by a scientific and technological body such as AEMET.
Meteorology is constantly looking to the future. Anticipating extreme events, improving the accuracy of forecasts and responding to the challenges of climate change require far more than advanced atmospheric models. They also demand reliable infrastructure, up-to-date technology, efficient processes and teams capable of working in a coordinated way. This work rarely appears on a weather map, but it is part of every forecast.
