Where are the present computational limits of global high-resolution modelling?
Peter Bauer discusses recent ground-breaking work with a high-resolution version of the IFS running on some of the most powerful computers in the world, to see what speed-up can be achieved. He also takes a look back at early experiments from the 1980s.
8 April 2019
Spring 2019 Newsletter published
The spring 2019 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.
Scientists explore use of forecast databases for weather research
Scientists from across the world flocked to ECMWF from 2 to 5 April 2019 to discuss predictability, dynamics and applications research using ensemble forecast databases for the medium and sub-seasonal to seasonal range. The Centre is currently testing new forecast products for the sub-seasonal range.
Improving ocean observations for better weather forecasts
A WMO workshop in February 2019, in which ECMWF participated, examined the requirements for ocean observations, which make a critical contribution to weather forecasts and warning systems.
18 March 2019
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