Open AccessOperational meteorology in West Africa: observational networks, weather analysis and forecasting
Author(s) -
Fink Andreas H.,
AgustíPanareda Anna,
Parker Douglas J.,
Lafore JeanPhilippe,
Ngamini JeanBlaise,
Afiesimama Ernest,
Beljaars Anton,
Bock Olivier,
Christoph Michael,
Didé Francis,
Faccani Claudia,
Fourrié Nadia,
Karbou Fatima,
Polcher Jan,
Mumba Zilore,
Nuret Mathieu,
Pohle Susan,
Rabier Florence,
Tompkins Adrian M.,
Wilson George
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.324
Subject(s) - radiosonde , climatology , meteorology , monsoon , weather forecasting , multidisciplinary approach , environmental science , geography , political science , geology , law
Real‐time surface and upper‐air observations are crucial to the analysis and forecasting of the West African monsoon (WAM). This paper will focus on the African Monsoon—Multidisciplinary Analyses (AMMA)‐driven reactivation and modernisation of the radiosonde network over West Africa, its potential long‐term impact on upper‐air operations in the region, the influence of the additional data in WAM analyses and forecasting, and the AMMA‐related development and usage of the West African Analysis/Forecasting (WASA/F) forecast method. Copyright © 2011 Royal Meteorological Society