
From Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction
Crossing the Valley of Death
National Academies Press
Published on 7. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-309-06941-0 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-309-06941-0 (9780309069410)
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National Research Council | Commission on Geosciences | Environment
From Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction
Crossing the Valley of Death
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Persons
Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, National Research Council
Content
1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Transition from Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction; 5 3 Developing, Enhancing, and Maintaining Numerical Forecast Capability in the U.S; 6 4 Environmental Satellites; 7 5 Concluding Remarks; 8 References; 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations; 10 Board Members' Biographies; 11 Appendix A Summer Study Background; 12 Appendix B National Weather Service Organization