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Weather forecast applications in Africa E de Coning

Weather forecast applications in Africa E de Coning. Content. Strengths Challenges Opportunities for the future Summary. Strengths. Data easily available: Satellite (operational and archive) Models on all scales (operational and archive) Training facilities at WMO training centres

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Weather forecast applications in Africa E de Coning

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  1. Weather forecast applications in Africa E de Coning

  2. Content • Strengths • Challenges • Opportunities for the future • Summary Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

  3. Strengths • Data easily available: • Satellite (operational and archive) • Models on all scales (operational and archive) • Training facilities at WMO training centres • Distance training (Visitview, Satreponline) • Experts in fields reachable via internet/email • WMO programmes/projects (WWRP) Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

  4. Challenges • Lack of ground/upper air observation and radar data (most African countries) • Communications systems – slow internet, lack of internet, band width problems for data transfer • Continuous training needed • Retention of (trained) specialists; knowledge, expertise Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

  5. Opportunities for the future • WMO (WWRP): • WGTMR (Trop Met Research) • WGNR (Nowcasting Research)….. Many others • Developing Country Forecast Demo projects • Develop research capacity • Operational application/implementation of improved products • Benefits to society • Training events/workshops to build capacity • Communication! Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

  6. Summary • Research fields are limitless • Opportunities (such as this colloquium) exist • Experts are available to help • Internet/email makes the world a small place • Grab the opportunities! Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

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