Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Research and Development

NWP

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Research in numerical weather prediction covers a wide range of subjects in NSAP, including the representation of urban complexes in models through urban-canopy parameterizations, the development of improved models of boundary-layer processes, the application of ensemble methods to meet operational-prediction needs on the mesoscale, the development of improved data-assimilation methods that can be applied operationally, and the testing of feature-based and user-centric verification methods. And, improved methods are being developed for the use of models for downscaling current and future climates. There is also an emphasis on the use of coupled models, where the output from meteorological models is input to secondary models that are employed for calculating the transport and diffusion of plumes, the propagation of sound and radio waves, and the spread of infectious human and agricultural diseases.

Note: full phone: 303 - 497 - XXXX | email addresses end in "@ucar.edu"

Primary Contacts

  • SWERDLIN, Scott | NSAP DIRECTOR | ph: 8378 | email: swerdlin
  • BETANCOURT, Terri: | NSAP DEPUTY DIRECTOR | ph: 8489 | email: terrib
  • WARNER, Tom | NSAP DEPUTY DIRECTOR | ph: 8411 | email: warner