From Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction: Crossing the Valley of Death - Softcover

National Research Council; Commission On Geosciences, Environment, And Resources; Board On Atmospheric Sciences And Climate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309069416 ISBN 13: 9780309069410

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2000

Synopsis

This workshop report examines the capability of the forecast system to efficiently transfer weather and climate research findings into improved operational forecast capabilities. It looks in particular at the Environmental Modeling Center of the National Weather Service and environmental observational satellite programs. Using these examples, the report identifies several shortcomings in the capability to transition from research to operations. Successful transitions from R&D to operational implementation requires (1) understanding of the importance (and risks) of the transition, (2) development and maintenance of appropriate transition plans, (3) adequate resource provision, and (4) continuous feedback (in both directions) between the R&D and operational activities.

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Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309069416
• ISBN 13: 9780309069410
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96