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GEOG-4534: Numerical Weather Prediction

Description: Scientific basis of numerical weather prediction, including data assimilation, numerical integration, model initialization, physical parameterizations, ensemble methods, and model verification. Overview of numerical errors and their effects on predictability. Current operational forecasting models and the role of models in weather forecasting. Application of knowledge to running a high-resolution numerical weather forecast in a high-performance computing environment.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: GEOG-3515 and GEOG-4504

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Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 1

Average GPA: 4.00 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 92.31%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 7.69%

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