Open AccessAMMA's contribution to the evolution of prediction and decision‐making systems for West Africa
Author(s) -
Polcher Jan,
Parker Douglas J.,
Gaye Amadou,
Diedhiou Arona,
Eymard Laurence,
Fierli Federico,
Genesio Lorenzo,
Höller Hartmut,
Janicot Serge,
Lafore JeanPhilippe,
Karambiri Harouna,
Lebel Thierry,
Redelsperger JeanLuc,
Reeves Claire E.,
Ruti Paolo,
Sandholt Inge,
Thorncroft Chris
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
atmospheric science letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 45
ISSN - 1530-261X
DOI - 10.1002/asl.320
Subject(s) - multidisciplinary approach , climatology , dissemination , monsoon , environmental science , decision support system , set (abstract data type) , climate change , water resources , meteorology , environmental resource management , computer science , geography , political science , ecology , artificial intelligence , geology , telecommunications , law , biology , programming language
The AMMA (African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analysis) project set out to better understand the geophysical processes which govern the evolution of the monsoon and provide the science needed to improve prediction and decision‐support systems. The control exerted by weather and climate on agronomic production, water resources and public health was studied to evaluate the potential for populations to adapt. AMMA made advances which have the potential to improve forecasts from weather to climate scales. Translating them into operational tools for decision making will require improvements to the observational networks, and stronger support for the organizations which generate and disseminate application forecasts. Copyright © 2011 Royal Meteorological Society