Abstract

CORTE-REAL, João. The relevance of weather forecasting in the prevention of meteorological hazards. Finisterra [online]. 2015, n.100, pp.97-105. ISSN 0430-5027.  https://doi.org/10.18055/Finis7867.

This paper discusses the scientific foundations of weather prediction, as well as the fundamental operational aspects associated with weather forecasting. The paper attributes the beginning of modern numerical weather prediction to the vision of John von Neumann, who brilliantly connected science, technology and management.

Keywords : Space; meteorology; hazard; risk; numerical models.

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