Numerical Weather Prediction: Models and Dynamics

About this course

Covers the governing equations, discretisation, parametrisation and the practical configuration choices behind a regional operational suite. Aimed at staff who use model output daily and need to understand where it comes from.

What you will be able to do

• Describe the primitive equations solved by an NWP model
• Explain the role of physical parametrisation schemes
• Interpret model resolution and domain choices operationally

Course content

3 modules · 5 resources

1. 1

   Governing Equations

   The dynamical core and its assumptions.

   • Primitive equations for forecasters
   • Dynamical core reference
2. 2

   Parametrisation

   Convection, boundary layer, radiation and microphysics.

   • Why models parametrise
   • Scheme comparison notes
3. 3

   Operational Configuration

   Resolution, nesting and cycling in practice.