### Applied Meteorology Laboratory ITB: Supporting Innovation, Education, and Climate Research
**Overview**
The Applied Meteorology Laboratory operates under the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Technology at Institut Teknologi Bandung, managed by the Meteorology Study Program. Led by Dr. Eng. Fikry Purwa Lugina, B.Sc., M.Eng (Dean’s Decree No. 107/IT1.C01/SK-KP/2025, June 5, 2025), this laboratory is a hub for academic activity, research, and multidisciplinary climate data services across ITB.
**Roles and Functions**
– **Center for Meteorology Education:**
The lab conducts various practicums, climate observations, and meteorological data analysis for Meteorology students and those from related fields such as Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Biology, and Geology.
– **Research Database and Support:**
It produces and provides up-to-date meteorological data to support final projects, research by faculty and students, as well as collaborations with other institutions needing climate data from the ITB area and beyond.
– **Community Service:**
Offers education and outreach on climate change issues, flood potential, and how to use climate data for various community needs.
**Practicum Services and Courses**
The lab supports several courses, including:
– ME2112 General Meteorology
– ME3121 Meteorological Data Analysis I
– ME4133 Water Management
– ME4234 Climate Policy
It also supports practicum activities, theses, dissertations, and final projects.
**Management Team**
The lab is managed by a professional team, including Winasti Mahatmaya as laboratory staff, supported by technicians and administrative personnel.
**Facilities and Equipment**
This 16 m² laboratory is equipped with hundreds of meteorology instruments, including temperature sensors, humidity measurement tools, anemometers, psychrometers, as well as software such as SPSS and MATLAB for data processing and climate analysis.
**Main Activities in the Last 3 Years**
– Research on climate change and its impact on water availability in West Java
– Analyses on the effects of flooding in Jakarta and efficiency of meteorological data collection in mining
– Mapping water surplus areas, simulating pollutant dispersion in the Bandung Basin, studying the impact of climate parameters on public health, and using satellite imagery for disaster mitigation.
**Future Development Directions**
– Improving practicum quality and assistant training
– Developing and digitizing practicum manuals
– Daily observation of climate elements
– Systematic management and publication of climate data
– Collaborative research relevant to development and environmental protection
– Organizing fieldwork and advanced training to support active learning.
ITB’s Applied Meteorology Laboratory is committed to remaining a leading reference for climate data, research, and education in Indonesia—relevant for academic needs and impactful climate change solutions for broader society.
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