Part V: Weather Analysis & Forecasting
Observations, numerical prediction, and modern forecasting techniques
Numerical Weather Prediction
Modern weather forecasting relies on solving atmospheric equations numerically:
- Data assimilation: Combining observations with model forecasts
- NWP models: GFS, ECMWF, WRF for different scales
- Ensemble forecasting: Quantifying forecast uncertainty
- Verification: Assessing forecast skill and accuracy
Full treatment of weather observations, map analysis, NWP methods, ensemble techniques, and forecast verification.