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PPWS
Prediction and precipitating weather systems
Prediction and Predictability
LIfe Cycles of Precipitating Weather Systems
Mesoscale Data Assimilation
High-resolution Weather Research and Forecast Model Development
 
CaSPP
Cloud and surface processes and parameterizations
Deep Convective Cloud Systems
Boundary Layer Clouds
Surface-Atmosphere Interactions
Chemistry, Aerosols, and Dynamics Interactions Research
 




 
 

Research

MMM is loosely divided into two research programs. CaSPP (cloud and surface processes and parameterizations) strives to quantify the large-scale effects of mesoscale and microscale processes, and to develop physically based methods to account for these effects in large-scale models. PPWS (prediction and precipitating weather systems) strives to advance the understanding and prediction of significant precipitation events in order to substantially reduce forecast errors toward the limits of predictability. Many research projects involve aspects of both.

Please use the links to your left to explore this year's accomplishments within these two areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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