Weather forecasting – it’s the BoM!
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Forecasters at the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) recently underwent training in the Next Generation Forecast and Warning System (NexGenFWS). The new system allows meteorologists to produce forecasts for temperature, rains, winds, humidity and more, and will include graphical, map-based representations. Probability forecasting will also be introduced with the new system.
Our host, Network Ten’s Jane Reilly, and experts from the BoM—Paul Lainio and Duncan Tippins—discussed the new highs for predicting SA’s weather.
The systems behind weather forecasting have changed enormously with the introduction of many new technologies but we still produce forecasts similar to those at the start of the 20th century. SA is on the verge of a new breakthrough which will bring forecasts into the 21st century.
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Ali says: Please tell me more about livestreaming. Does this mean I can watch the presentation via your website?
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Petra Dzurovcinova says:
Hi Ali, you can watch the livestreaming on our website: http://www.riaus.org.au/ivestreaming. It will start at 7pm. We will have a chat available so you can also ask question during the talk.
Petra
Tim says: Will a copy of it be available for viewing at a later date?
freya says: Hi Tim, yes, this event will be recorded and the video will go up on the RiAus website and YouTube channel for viewing.
Freya
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Would like a icket to this event
Hi Pamela,
You can book your ticket by clicking the link “book tickets for this event” in the box at the top of this page. Here is the booking page directly: http://its-the-bom.eventbrite.com/
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Freya from RiAus
Please tell me more about livestreaming. Does this mean I can watch the presentation via your website?
Hi Ali, you can watch the livestreaming on our website: http://www.riaus.org.au/ivestreaming. It will start at 7pm. We will have a chat available so you can also ask question during the talk.
Petra
Will a copy of it be available for viewing at a later date?
Hi Tim, yes, this event will be recorded and the video will go up on the RiAus website and YouTube channel for viewing.
Freya