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This workshop report examines the capability of the forecast system to efficiently transfer weather and climate research findings into improved operational forecast capabilities. It looks in particular at the Environmental Modeling Center of the National Weather Service and environmental observational satellite programs. Using these examples, the report identifies several shortcomings in the capability to transition from research to operations. Successful transitions from R&D to operational implementation requires (1) understanding of the importance (and risks) of the transition, (2) development and maintenance of appropriate transition plans, (3) adequate resource provision, and (4) continuous feedback (in both directions) between the R&D and operational activities.

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National Research Council. 2000. From Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction: Crossing the Valley of Death. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/9948.

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96 pages |  6 x 9 | 

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  • Paperback:  978-0-309-06941-0
  • Ebook:  978-0-309-17165-6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/9948
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Front Matter i-xvi
Executive Summary 1-11
1 Introduction 12-18
2 Transition from Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction 19-23
3 Developing, Enhancing, and Maintaining Numerical Forecast Capability in the U.S. 24-42
4 Environmental Satellites 43-53
5 Concluding Remarks 54-56
References 57-59
Acronyms and Abbreviations 60-61
Board Members' Biographies 62-69
Appendix A Summer Study Background 70-76
Appendix B National Weather Service Organization 77-80

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