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Topics: Numerical Modeling (NWP)

Numerical models are constantly changing. Learners need a solid understanding of the basic building blocks of model systems, such as dynamics, physics, and assimilation. This course will enable learners to adapt to future model changes and use model guidance intelligently when forecasting the weather. The lessons in this course were created in collaboration with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and include Southern and Northern Hemisphere examples. In addition to Australian meteorologists, forecasters around the world will benefit from the availability of these materials.

The following topics are considered pre-requisites for this course:

• Introductory dynamical meteorology
• Atmospheric radiation
• Atmospheric thermodynamics and thunderstorm processes
• Planetary boundary layer processes
• Cloud microphysics