THORPEX

Dr. David Parsons - Project Lead

THORPEX:

THe Observing-System Research
and
Predictability EXperiment

THORPEX is a long-term research program organized under the World Meteorological Organization's World Weather Research Program. THORPEX research seeks to accelerate improvements in the accuracy of high-impact, 1-14 day weather forecasts for the benefit of society, economy and environmental stewardship. THORPEX seeks to reduce and mitigate the effects of natural disasters on society by transforming timely and accurate weather forecasts into specific and definite information in support of decisions that produce the desired benefits.

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