From Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction

2000-09-07
From Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2000-09-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309069416
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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.

Fair Weather

2003-05-14
Fair Weather
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2003-05-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 030916852X
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Decades of evolving U.S. policy have led to three sectors providing weather servicesâ€"NOAA (primarily the National Weather Service [NWS]), academic institutions, and private companies. This three-sector system has produced a scope and diversity of weather services in the United States second to none. However, rapid scientific and technological change is changing the capabilities of the sectors and creating occasional friction. Fair Weather: Effective Partnerships in Weather and Climate Services examines the roles of the three sectors in providing weather and climate services, the barriers to interaction among the sectors, and the impact of scientific and technological advances on the weather enterprise. Readers from all three sectors will be interested in the analysis and recommendations provided in Fair Weather.

A Vision for the National Weather Service

1999-04-04
A Vision for the National Weather Service
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 89
Release: 1999-04-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309063795
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In this study, the committee explores ways the National Weather Service (NWS) can take advantage of continuing advances in science and technology to meet the challenges of the future. The predictions are focused on the target year 2025. Because specific predictions about the state of science and technology or the NWS more than 25 years in the future will not be entirely accurate, the goal of this report is to identify and highlight trends that are most likely to influence change. The Panel on the Road Map for the Future National Weather Service developed an optimistic vision for 2025 based on advances in science and technology.