Two European projects on weather-related hazards achieve their goals
The EU-funded IMPREX and ANYWHERE projects on weather-related hazards have received positive final review reports. ECMWF has contributed to and benefited from the projects.
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TIGGE ensemble forecast database for research continues to grow
The TIGGE database of global medium-range ensemble forecasts hosted by ECMWF holds a growing range of data from 11 forecasting centres readily available to researchers worldwide.
ECMWF at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2020
Dozens of ECMWF scientists have uploaded presentations or will act as conveners at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2020 from 4 to 8 May, which will take place as an online event this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spring 2020 Newsletter published
The spring 2020 issue of the ECMWF Newsletter is now available. As well as news about ECMWF staff and events, it features articles about new developments and the use that can be made of ECMWF products.
How to optimise mathematical methods to model the stratosphere
Early in her training in mathematics, Inna Polichtchouk developed an interest in atmospheric dynamics. Her expertise is now helping ECMWF to get a better grip on the dynamics of the stratosphere.
New report on European climate confirms 2019 as warmest year
A detailed report on the state of the European climate has confirmed that 2019 was the warmest year on record, continuing a trend that means 11 of the 12 warmest years in Europe have occurred since 2000. The report was released by the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service implemented by ECMWF.
Webinars scheduled to explain upcoming changes in June’s forecasting system upgrade
ECMWF upgrades its forecasting system on a regular basis, and one such upgrade is planned for 30 June 2020. Director of Research Andy Brown will explain how the changes will improve forecasts in two webinars on 21 and 22 April 2020.
Seminars to probe potential for machine learning in weather prediction
ECMWF is organising a series of seminars given by external experts to explore aspects of the use of machine learning in weather prediction and climate studies. The first will take place on 28 April and will be live-streamed.
Experts probe ‘warm conveyor belts’ to improve weather forecasts
ECMWF brought together over 100 experts in a virtual workshop from 10 to 12 March 2020 to discuss how the latest research on a type of air flow known as warm conveyor belts can help to improve weather forecasts.
Drop in aircraft observations could have impact on weather forecasts
One aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a reduction in the aircraft-based observations available to weather prediction centres at the start of forecasts. At ECMWF, aircraft reports are second only to satellite data in their impact on forecasts.