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Weather Forecast Applications in Africa: Strengths, Challenges, and Future Opportunities

This document outlines the current landscape of weather forecast applications in Africa, highlighting the strengths such as easily available satellite data and training facilities. It addresses challenges including insufficient ground observational data and inadequate communication systems. Furthermore, the document explores future opportunities, including the development of research capacity, operational applications, and training initiatives to build expertise. With abundant resources and expert connectivity, there is a significant opportunity to enhance weather forecasting in the region.

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Weather Forecast Applications in Africa: Strengths, Challenges, and Future Opportunities

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  1. Weather forecast applications in Africa E de Coning

  2. Content • Strengths • Challenges • Opportunities for the future • Summary Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

  3. Strengths • Data easily available: • Satellite (operational and archive) • Models on all scales (operational and archive) • Training facilities at WMO training centres • Distance training (Visitview, Satreponline) • Experts in fields reachable via internet/email • WMO programmes/projects (WWRP) Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

  4. Challenges • Lack of ground/upper air observation and radar data (most African countries) • Communications systems – slow internet, lack of internet, band width problems for data transfer • Continuous training needed • Retention of (trained) specialists; knowledge, expertise Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

  5. Opportunities for the future • WMO (WWRP): • WGTMR (Trop Met Research) • WGNR (Nowcasting Research)….. Many others • Developing Country Forecast Demo projects • Develop research capacity • Operational application/implementation of improved products • Benefits to society • Training events/workshops to build capacity • Communication! Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

  6. Summary • Research fields are limitless • Opportunities (such as this colloquium) exist • Experts are available to help • Internet/email makes the world a small place • Grab the opportunities! Document Ref: RES-NVSR-001-2011-07-29

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