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The Application of Radar-Based Rainfall Observations and Forecast in Early Warning Systems and Flood Forecasting (250914) – Course 2023/24 PDF

Contents

Introduction to Early Warning Systems. Radar as observation instrument

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Atmospheric processes generating precipitation. Precipitation Observation Quantitative Estimation of Precipitation using meteorological radars (QPE) Blending radar and raingauge estimates

Dedication

2h Large group + 5h Medium group + 9h 48m Self Study
Total: 16h 48m

Forecasting precipitation with meteorological models (NWP) Radar Nowcasting. Application to the European radar network OPERA Supervision of the course work. Analysis of the selected papers.

Dedication

6h Large group + 4h Laboratory classes + 14h Self Study
Total: 24h

02/11/22 From rainfall nowcasting to Impact-based Early Warnings. The European Flood Awareness System (EFAS). The European Flood Awareness System (EFAS). Case studies Advanced site-specific warnings. Real-time Early Warning Services for emergency management and response Presentations of the course works based on advanced journal papers

Dedication

6h Large group + 5h Medium group + 6h Laboratory classes + 23h 48m Self Study
Total: 40h 48m