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Numerical Weather Prediction Basics: Models, Numerical Methods, and Data Assimilation

verfasst von : Zhaoxia Pu, Eugenia Kalnay

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Abstract

Numerical weather prediction has become the most important tool for weather forecasting around the world. This chapter provides an overview of the fundamental principles of numerical weather prediction, including the numerical framework of models, numerical methods, physical parameterization, and data assimilation. Historical revolution, the recent development, and future direction are introduced and discussed.

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Metadaten
Titel
Numerical Weather Prediction Basics: Models, Numerical Methods, and Data Assimilation
verfasst von
Zhaoxia Pu
Eugenia Kalnay
Copyright-Jahr
2019
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39925-1_11