Enhancing Early Warning Systems in Lao PDR
Challenges and solutions for improving the early warning system in Lao PDR to address floods, droughts, and extreme weather events. Emphasizes the need for better hydro-meteorological services and infrastructure.
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Week at A Glance for Science
The sun, land, and water affect climate and weather. Analyze Earth's atmospheric layers, energy transfer processes, wind systems, and meteorological events. Investigate the sun's heat transfer and its influence on air, land, and water. Learn about air pressure, weather fronts, and the effects of oce
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Understanding Water Needs of Crops Based on Soil, Plant, and Climate Factors
How soil, plant, and meteorological elements impact water requirements of crops. Dive into the effects of temperature, solar radiation, pressure, wind, and humidity on crop production and growth.
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The Dust Storms
Dive into the world of dust storms with Dr. Taghreed Ali from Al-Mustansiriyah University. Understand the origins, impact, and formation of these meteorological phenomena, with insights on factors, causes, and effects. Explore the significance of dust storms in atmospheric science.
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Satellites and Orbits
The realm of satellites and orbits, covering topics such as Kepler's Laws, meteorological satellite orbits, the history of satellite remote sensing, and different types of orbits including geostationary and sun-synchronous orbits. Explore the significance of inclination angles, orbital speeds, and d
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Advancements in Solar-Terrestrial Research and Meteorology
The Solar-Terrestrial Centre of Excellence (STCE) focuses on ongoing activities and opportunities in the field of meteorology, with a special emphasis on Antarctica. Their annual meetings cover topics like water vapor feedback mechanisms, extreme weather events forecasting, cloud and precipitation s
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Initial Composition and Requirements of GBON for Effective Meteorological Monitoring
The 19th World Meteorological Congress established the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) to enhance meteorological monitoring worldwide. The GBON includes specific resolutions, guidelines, requirements, and compliance criteria for surface land stations, upper air stations, aircraft data, and rem
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Enhancing Maritime Safety Information Delivery with NAVDAT
NAVDAT, a digital system, complements NAVTEX/GMDSS by providing faster data transmission and encryption capabilities. It aims to eventually replace NAVTEX, offering improved broadcast settings for navigational warnings, meteorological forecasts, and ice information. Regulatory amendments are require
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Richard Rotunno: A Legacy of Meteorological Excellence
Delve into the remarkable career of Richard Rotunno, spanning four decades of groundbreaking research in atmospheric science. Explore his educational background, career milestones, awards and honors, and major research contributions focusing on vortex dynamics, thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, and
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Understanding Climate and Weather Interactions in Science
Explore the impact of the sun, land, and water on climate and weather patterns through investigations and models. Learn about energy transfer processes, atmospheric composition, and weather phenomena like tornadoes and hurricanes. Gain insights into how unequal heating and Earth's rotation influence
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Understanding Natural Disasters and Their Causes
Explore the various types of natural disasters such as meteorological, geophysical, hydrological, climatological, and biological events, each with unique causes like storms, earthquakes, floods, droughts, wildfires, and more. Learn how these disasters impact the environment and living organisms.
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Science Week at a Glance: Climate and Weather Insights
Dive into a week of science exploration focusing on climate and weather phenomena. From analyzing atmospheric layers to understanding the impacts of moisture on weather patterns, this overview covers a range of topics including greenhouse gases, hurricanes, wind systems, and meteorological events. E
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Strengthening Communication Between Meteorologists and Oceanographers
American Meteorological Society (AMS) has taken steps to improve collaboration with oceanographers through the Committee on Oceans, Coasts, and the Blue Economy. Initiatives include increasing ties, organizing sessions, and addressing a wide range of topics to enhance interactions between the atmosp
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Update on Drought Monitoring Indicators and Indices at SERCOM-3 Conference
The SERCOM-3 conference held in Bali, Indonesia, discussed the adoption of additional drought indicators and indices for use by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS). The update to the Global Drought Classification System (GDCS) included recommendations for the use of standardized
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2021 Meeting of Directors of Meteorological Services - Actions and Updates
The document discusses the status of actions from the previous meeting of the directors of meteorological services in 2021. It includes updates on convening a committee for reviewing proposed courses, resolving operational matters, and implementing various meteorological services. The content also e
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Climate Change Analysis by Japan Meteorological Agency
Tokyo Climate Center, under Japan Meteorological Agency, uses climate models to assess global warming effects. The observed trends in Tokyo show a significant rise in temperature but no discernible trend in precipitation. Future projections indicate a substantial increase in temperature with uncerta
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Meteorological Forcing Trends and Hindcasts for Climate Research
The content discusses the available meteorological forcing trends analyzed by Bertrand Bessagnet and Augustin Colette from Institut National de L'Environnement Industriel et des Risques. It explores the rationale behind using ECMWF/IFS for recent campaign analyses and the need to find a consistent 1
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Enhancing Safety Measures for Ships during Volcanic Activity
Analyzing the hazards posed by volcanic activity to maritime shipping, this presentation explores the various risks such as physical damage, loss of stability, and impacts on instruments and engines. It discusses sources of information available, including Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers and Volcanic
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Meteorological Data Analysis and Visualization Tools for Regional Weather Services
Explore advanced tools and technologies for analyzing and visualizing meteorological data in regional weather services. From observational variables to forecast and ensemble models, learn about different plotting methods, interactive features, and map layers used in the field of meteorology. Enhance
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Exploring Weather Phenomena and Meteorological Predictions
Dive into the fascinating world of weather phenomena and the science behind meteorological predictions in this unit of Living By Chemistry SECOND EDITION. Learn about proportional relationships, temperature scales, behavior of gases, and how to interpret weather maps to make accurate predictions. En
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Insights on Observation Error, Ensemble Spread, and Radar Reflectivity in Meteorological Analysis
Explore topics such as temporal and spatial variability in observation error, ensemble spread analysis, baseline observations at DWD, estimation of observation errors, and radar reflectivity analysis. Gain insights into data processing and interpretation in meteorological studies.
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Enhancing Societal Benefits: Key Recommendations from OCP-HL-3, June 2022
NMHSs, research, and the private sector are fostering partnerships to enhance societal benefits. Policies, legislation, and sustained funding are crucial for the sound development of meteorological services. NMHSs must evolve, emphasize socioeconomic needs, and establish win-win partnerships. WMO's
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Evolution of Rainfall Monitoring and Meteorological Services in India
The history of rainfall and weather services in India dates back to the early 19th century when the observatory in Madras began recording rainfall in 1793. The India Meteorological Department played a vital role in standardizing rainfall measurements and providing technical guidance to state governm
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Implementation Experiences of CAP by Kenya Meteorological Department
Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has been implementing the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) since late 2012 to enhance the production and dissemination of weather advisories and warnings. KMD is responsible for generating weather alerts, identifying threat events, and classifying messages based o
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Progress and Actions in Meteorological Data Exchange
International efforts are underway to enhance the exchange of meteorological data, including SYNOP and CLIMAT reports, to improve data archives and analysis. Key actions involve monitoring data receipt, upgrading web systems for data visualization, and providing precipitation data to global centers.
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Innovations in Hydro-Meteorological Observatories for Sustainable Environmental Monitoring
This document showcases various design principles and technologies used in the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory project, aiming to enhance data collection in meteorology and hydrology for sustainable land monitoring. Key features include robust, low-cost, and self-calibrating systems t
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Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Systems in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone faces increasing climate-related hazards such as droughts, floods, and severe storms, impacting vital sectors like agriculture and infrastructure. This project aims to enhance the country's hydro-meteorological services, improve climate information delivery, and strengthen early warning
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Impact-Based Forecasting and Warning Services in Mauritius: Successes and Challenges
The experience of the Mauritius Meteorological Services in implementing Impact-Based Forecasting and Warning Services is detailed, highlighting successes and challenges encountered in November 2016. The article discusses the main weather hazards faced by Mauritius, such as tropical cyclones, heavy r
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CAP Implementation in Cuba: Experiences and Perspectives for Rapid Progress
José Rubiera, Ph.D., discusses the urgent need for implementing the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) in Cuba to enhance weather watches and warnings. The challenges faced by the Cuban Meteorological Service are explored, along with plans for CAP implementation in 2020. The overview of Cuba's weather
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19th Session of the World Meteorological Congress - Cost Options Study Report
The report discusses cost recovery processes for marine services, focusing on weather, climate, water, and related environmental services. It includes findings from interviews conducted with coastal states, METAREA Coordinators, industry stakeholders, and IGOs. The investigation report was endorsed
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Informal Conference of South-East Europe Directors on Hydro-Meteorological Services
ICSEED 13th Session in Banja Luka focused on achievements and actions between meetings of Hydro-Meteorological Services in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The conference highlighted the Memorandum of Understanding between different institutions for cooperation in meteorology and hydrology. Through cross-bor
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Analysis of Meteorological Drought in Western Romania: A Case Study of Timisoara Area
Climate changes in Eastern Europe have led to an increase in extreme weather events like droughts in Western Romania. This article focuses on the Standardized Precipitation Index analysis of meteorological drought over the last 50 years in Timisoara. Results indicate a rise in severely dry months du
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Collaboration Opportunities in Meteorology for Islamic Countries
The Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs in Turkey, along with the Turkish State Meteorological Service, organized a meeting for General Directors of Meteorological Agencies from Islamic countries in May 2017 in Istanbul. The areas of possible cooperation included observations and observing system
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Meteorological Instrumentation and Observations Overview
Overview of weather maps, symbols, and the weather station model used in meteorological instrumentation and observations. Explains the importance of weather charts in forecasting processes. Also introduces the FM System of Code Forms for reporting weather observations. Helpful resources for students
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Creating an Online Platform for Counselor Training at China Meteorological Administration Training Center
Explore the development of a specific web page to guide counselor training using the China Meteorological Administration Training Center as a case study. The focus is on addressing the needs of counselors through online resources, communication platforms, and pre-training support. Learn about the ba
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Modernization of Maritime Services for Enhanced Safety and Data Collection
The collection and dissemination of marine meteorological and oceanographic information using multiple Recognized Mobile Satellite Services (RMSS) is essential for improving global coverage and data sharing. The modernization of services, including Iridium SafetyCast and INMARSAT, enhances the Globa
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High-Level Regional Forum of the Open Consultative Platform in Kingston, Jamaica
HMEI, the Association of Hydromet Industry, is a not-for-profit organization focused on advancing technologies and sustainability in weather, water, and climate services. They collaborate with international organizations to drive policy, support meteorological services, and engage the private sector
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Monitoring Forest Cover Disturbances During Natural Hazards by Meteorological Satellites
Ecosystem functioning relies on energy, water, and carbon fluxes regulated by vegetation and soil properties. This study focuses on monitoring forest cover disturbances before, during, and after natural hazards using meteorological satellites. It involves analyzing land surface temperature, evapotra
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Implementation Status and Recommendations for CAP in Tanzania Meteorological Agency
Tanzania Meteorological Agency has successfully implemented the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) under the Meteorology category, enabling timely dissemination of information to the public through various media channels. Recommendations include protocol adoption, system availability, promotion through
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Evolution of Constituent Bodies in World Meteorological Congress
The evolution of constituent bodies in the World Meteorological Congress from 1951 to 2019 highlights key structural changes, reviews, repeated proposals, and the 2019 governance reform as a significant event. The continuous process of improvement aims to enhance coordination, management, planning,
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