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Advances in Weather Forecasting at McMurdo Station: Overcoming Data Scarcity

This presentation discusses the challenges and advancements in weather forecasting at McMurdo Station, focusing on the scarcity of data and its impact on meteorological operations. It highlights the integration of satellite data and modeling support to improve operational forecasts despite limitations. Key developments include the use of new generation satellites such as NPOESS, enhanced atmospheric sounding techniques combining Leo satellites and GPS, and innovative applications like 3-D visualization and assimilating Doppler radar data. Join us to explore cutting-edge techniques for better weather predictions.

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Advances in Weather Forecasting at McMurdo Station: Overcoming Data Scarcity

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  1. McMurdo Station Weather Office Presentation

  2. Scarcity of data

  3. Scarcity of data

  4. Scarcity of data

  5. Scarcity of data 1036 compared to 29

  6. MET Operations From Raw Data to Operational Forecasts

  7. Primary Emphasis

  8. Satellite Assistance

  9. Satellite/Model Assistance

  10. Modeling Support 90km 10km 30km

  11. Modeling Support Graphics provided by Mark W. Seefelt

  12. Modeling Support

  13. Developmental Applications Increased Upper Atmospheric Data Adaptation - Microwave (SSMI) - Radar - Laser Lidar COSMIC

  14. Developmental Applications Leo satellite combined with GPS to produce global atmospheric sounding information

  15. Developmental Applications • NEW Generation: • NPOESS • Greater Resolution • Broader Swath • Greater Capabilities

  16. Developmental Applications • NEW Generation: NPOESS • 3-D visualization

  17. Developmental Applications • Assimilating Doppler Radar Data for model initialization

  18. Developmental Applications

  19. “Everyone talks about the weather but no one does anything about it.” Mark Twain Questions?

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