What next for machine learning in weather forecasting? 11 December 2019 The use of machine learning in numerical weather prediction is on the rise. In a lecture on 10 December 2019, ECMWF scientist Peter Düben set out the main use cases and charted the way ahead.
Modelling and data communities meet at ECMWF to advance hydrology 6 December 2019 More than a hundred modellers and satellite data specialists in the field of hydrology came together at ECMWF from 25 to 28 November to debate new ideas and deepen collaborations.
ON HOLD: Preparing weather prediction for next-generation supercomputers 5 December 2019 Six years ago, ECMWF launched a major programme to prepare all its systems for future supercomputer architectures. On 10 December, ECMWF Deputy Director of Research Peter Bauer will set out the main results and plans to implement them.
Scientists review impact of the stratosphere on weather 27 November 2019 What impact does the stratosphere have on the weather below, and how can we harness our knowledge of that impact to improve weather forecasts? About 90 scientists came together at ECMWF from 18 to 21 November to review the state of the art.
ECMWF statement on the outcomes of the ITU WRC-2019 conference 25 November 2019 The outcome of the ITU's World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, from 28 October to 22 November regarding the important 24 GHz observations is a big disappointment for ECMWF.
Experts probe use of AI in Earth system applications 18 November 2019 Sixty-nine scientists came together at ECMWF from 5 to 7 November 2019 to explore the scope for widening the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Earth system applications.
Tests show positive impact of new Aeolus wind data on forecasts 12 November 2019 Tests carried out at ECMWF have demonstrated that new wind profile observations from the European Space Agency's ground-breaking Aeolus satellite significantly improve weather forecasts, particularly in the southern hemisphere and the tropics.
More ECMWF products made freely available to WMO Members 31 October 2019 ECMWF has increased the amount of weather prediction products it makes available free of charge to Members of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Autumn 2019 Newsletter published 24 October 2019 The autumn 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.
Tests of numerical scheme developed in Member States are promising 23 October 2019 ECMWF has worked with experts in its Member States to test a new numerical scheme for calculations over the vertical grid in its Integrated Forecasting System (IFS). The results of initial tests are very promising.
Summer coding programme inspires open-source developments 21 October 2019 ECMWF’s 2019 Summer of Weather Code finished on a high with a showcase day for the seven successful projects on 20 September.
Project develops ‘game-changing’ I/O capabilities in supercomputing 18 October 2019 The EU-funded NEXTGenIO project has designed and built a prototype hardware platform that promises massive gains in I/O capabilities in supercomputing. ECMWF has made a big contribution to the four-year project.
How to reduce the influence of model bias at the start of forecasts 16 October 2019 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.
C3S multi-model seasonal forecasting system takes over from EUROSIP 15 October 2019 The EUROSIP multi-model seasonal forecasting system has been retired, with forecasts now being provided by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) multi-model.
What next for the Copernicus services implemented by ECMWF? 1 October 2019 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 23 September 2019 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 17 September 2019 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 12 September 2019 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 9 September 2019 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.
