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Research on high-impact weather for better predictions and understanding of atmospheric processes with applications in society. Improving prediction skills at ECMWF for societal benefits. THORPEX program to enhance accuracy in weather forecasts. Contact: DTerblanche@wmo.int
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Research on High Impact Weather Deon Terblanche EAG-FRT IDecember 2011Geneva, Switzerland
Improving Weather PREDICTION UNDERSTANDING Atmospheric Processes Developing APPLICATIONS for Society WWRP engages in :
The Observing System Research and Predictability Experiment • THORPEX is a 10-year international research and development programme (2005 – 2014) to accelerate improvements in the accuracy of one-day to two-week high impact weather forecasts for the benefit of society, the economy and the environment.
Thank You DTerblanche@wmo.int