Navigating the Era of Environmental Prediction with Antonio Busalacchi
Offered By: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the evolution and future of Earth System Prediction in this 45-minute webinar presented by Antonio Busalacchi, President of UCAR. Delve into the journey from post-WWII atmospheric insights to the current era of numerical weather prediction, and discover the potential of exascale computing in shaping environmental forecasting. Examine the critical gap between daily weather forecasts and long-term climate projections, focusing on sub-seasonal to decadal decision-making. Learn about the integration of various Earth System components, including atmospheric and ocean circulation models, land surface models, and ecosystem models, into a unified infrastructure. Understand the policy implications of advanced Earth System prediction on agriculture, hydrology, energy, health, and global security. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session, offering deeper insights into this crucial field of study.
Syllabus
Navigating the Era of Environmental Prediction with Antonio Busalacchi
Taught by
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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