numerical forecasting
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001898
A computer forecast or prediction based on equations governing the motions and the forces affecting motion of fluids. The equations are based, or initialized, on specified weather or climate conditions at a certain place and time.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001898 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | mathematical forecasting; dynamical forecasting; physical forecasting; numerical weather prediction |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | numerical integration; numerical simulation |
Record as JSON
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"term": "numerical forecasting",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A computer forecast or prediction based on equations governing the motions and the forces affecting motion of fluids. The equations are based, or initialized, on specified weather or climate conditions at a certain place and time.",
"synonyms": [
"mathematical forecasting",
"dynamical forecasting",
"physical forecasting",
"numerical weather prediction"
],
"see_also": [
"numerical integration",
"numerical simulation"
],
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/numerical-forecasting/"
}
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