GNSS is an important source of meteorological data. GNSS measurements can provide tropospheric Zenith Wet
Delays (ZWD) over wide area covered with permanent stations. In addition, when using surface synoptical data, GNSS can
provide Integrated Water Vapor (IWV) which is very valuable information utilized in weather forecasts and severe weather
monitoring.
Hence, there is a need to test and validate various algorithms and software used for ZWD estimation. In this research,
the accuracy of the ZWD estimates was tested using two different software packages: Bernese GNSS Software v.5.2
and G-Nut/Tefnut. In addition, their computational load was evaluated. The GNSS data were obtained from POTS
permanent station, which is located in Potsdam, Germany. To validate the estimation results, the derived ZWD was
transformed into the IWV, and afterwards compared to the reference IWV measured by the collocated Microwave Radiometer.
In addition, the ZWD estimates were also compared to the EUREF final solution.