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Ensemble Forecasting: Sources of forecast uncertainty (introduction)

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn about sources of error in NWP, how they are quantified, and how ensembles are evaluated.

The Extreme Forecast Index (EFI) and the Shift Of Tail (SOT) index

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn how EFI, SOT and Model Climate are built and provide forecast guidance for extreme, or severe weather events.

MLWC MOOC 1: Introduction to Machine Learning in Weather and Climate

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Six modules introducing the main topics in machine learning in the context of weather and climate.

MLWC MOOC 2: Concepts of Machine Learning in Weather and Climate

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Five modules covering decision trees, deep learning, uncertainty and generative models, and physics-guided approaches.

Land surface: introduction to cold processes

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn about the unique role of snow in forecasting, from short-range to seasonal time scales.

Forecast Jumpiness: An introduction

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn about the ways in which forecast jumpiness can appear and how it can be mitigated.

The ECMWF sub-seasonal (extended range) forecasts: Introduction

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn about sources of predictability, seasonal forecast skill and the ECMWF sub-seasonal forecasting system.

Satellite observations and their role in NWP

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn about the role of satellite observations and measurements, and how these are assimilated and monitored for NWP.

Seasonal forecasting

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn about seasonal predictability, how numerical seasonal forecast models work and their outputs.

Sources of Uncertainty

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn about uncertainties and chaotic behaviour in NWP, why ensembles are needed and how they are used at ECMWF.

An introduction to Data Assimilation

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn about data assimilation and how it is used to define ‘optimal' initial conditions for NWP at ECMWF.

Introduction to the parametrization of sub-grid processes

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Learn how sub-grid-scale processes (not explicitly simulated in NWP), are parameterised and how challenges are overcome.