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

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.

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

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.

Representing model uncertainty with stochastic physics

Representing model uncertainty with stochastic physics

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Explore sources of uncertainty in NWP and how this is represented in the IFS using stochastic physics.

Satellite observations and their role in NWP

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.

Forecast Jumpiness: An introduction

Forecast Jumpiness: An introduction

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

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

Sources of Uncertainty

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.

Parametrisation of diabatic processes - case studies (convection)

Parametrisation of diabatic processes - case studies (convection)

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Four case studies exploring the conditions that cause deep convection, considering predictability and forecast errors.

An introduction to single-column modelling

An introduction to single-column modelling

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

How SCM is used to investigate the physical processes of a global model in isolation, its applications and limitations.

Parametrisation of diabatic processes - Convection in the context of large-scale circulation

Parametrisation of diabatic processes - Convection in the context of large-scale circulation

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

This lesson will take you through what convection is and the phenomena it causes.

Parametrization of diabatic processes - The mass-flux approach and the IFS scheme

Parametrization of diabatic processes - The mass-flux approach and the IFS scheme

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

This lesson looks at the three classes of parametrization schemes and the main characteristics of the IFS scheme.

Cloud and precipitation parametrization 1: overview and warm-phase microphysics

Cloud and precipitation parametrization 1: overview and warm-phase microphysics

Format: Interactive modules (eLearning)

Explore the key microphysical and warm-phase processes of cloud and precipitation parametrisation and their use in NWP.

Ensemble Forecasting: Sources of forecast uncertainty (introduction)

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.