Summer coding programme inspires open-source developments
ECMWF’s 2019 Summer of Weather Code finished on a high with a showcase day for the seven successful projects on 20 September.
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C3S multi-model seasonal forecasting system takes over from EUROSIP
The EUROSIP multi-model seasonal forecasting system has been retired, with forecasts now being provided by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) multi-model.
How to reduce the influence of model bias at the start of forecasts
Accurate estimates of the current state of the Earth system are crucial for successful weather predictions. ECMWF scientist Patrick Laloyaux has developed a method to reduce the influence of model biases on those estimates.
What next for the Copernicus services implemented by ECMWF?
On 1 October 2019, Jean-Noël Thépaut took up his post as Director of Copernicus Services at ECMWF. In an interview, he explains what has been achieved since 2014 and how he intends to develop the Copernicus services implemented by the Centre.
Experts review use of inter-satellite observations in weather forecasting
More than 100 experts meeting in Denmark from 19 to 25 September are reviewing the use of satellite-to-satellite observations in weather forecasting. ECMWF scientists attending the meeting will set out how such ‘radio occultation’ data help to define the initial conditions for forecasts and to develop forecasting systems.
Herogram illustrates how ECMWF scientists support EU flood work
A recent EU herogram highlights the flood prediction work done at ECMWF to help the EU protect people from natural hazards. The Centre’s flood-related activities include research and operations.
Annual Seminar probes progress in predictions up to seasons ahead
Twenty-five experts set out progress and future prospects for sub-seasonal and seasonal predictions at ECMWF’s Annual Seminar 2019 from 2 to 5 September. This flagship event in ECMWF’s calendar was attended by more than 100 participants from 22 countries.
Climate Data Store team receives EMS Technology Achievement Award
The ECMWF team who developed the Copernicus Climate Change Service’s Climate Data Store received the European Meteorological Society Technology Achievement Award 2019 in Copenhagen on 9 September 2019.
Annual Seminar focuses on sub-seasonal to seasonal predictions
ECMWF’s Annual Seminar from 2 to 5 September 2019 focuses on recent progress and future prospects in sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasting. Laura Ferranti, one of the organisers of this flagship event in ECMWF’s calendar, has decades of experience in the field.
How predictable were this summer’s European temperature records?
Several European national and city temperature records tumbled this summer during two separate heatwaves in June and July. How well can such extreme events be predicted using a state-of-the-art global forecasting system?