Numeric Weather Prediction

About Research Component 1

The research component No.1 is about customizing a numerical weather prediction model for operational weather prediction in partner countries. The Consortium for Small-scale modeling (COSMO) model and the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model are identified as research and operational prediction models. Sample results are presented using Figure 1 below. The component has the following members:The research component No.1 is about customizing a numerical weather prediction model for operational weather prediction in partner countries. The Consortium for Small-scale modeling (COSMO) model and the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model are identified as research and operational prediction models. Sample results are presented using Figure 2 below.

 The component has the following members:

1. Dr. Julianne Sansa-Otim Principal Investigator and PhD adviser.
2. Prof. Joachim Reuder, Member and PhD adviser from University of Bergen, Norway
3. Assoc. Prof. Charles Basalira  Member and PhD adviser from Makerere University, Uganda
4. Dr. Daniel Waiswa  Member and PhD adviser from Makerere University, Uganda
5. Dr. Alex Nimusiima Member and M.Sc adviser from Makerere University, Uganda
6. Mr. Isaac Mugume Member and PhD candidate from Makerere University, Uganda
7. Mr. David Lukudu Member and PhD candidate from University of Juba, South Sudan
8. Mr. Ronald Opio Member and M.Sc candidate from Makerere University, Uganda

Key collaborators from Uganda National Meteorological Authority on RC1:

1. 1. Ms. Teddy Tindamanyire Director Research and Training, UNMA
2. Dr. Bob Ogwang Principal Meteorologist, UNMA
3. Mr. Godwin Ayesiga PhD Candidate and Principal Meteorologist, UNMA
4. Mr. Musa Semujju Forecaster, UNMA

Achievement:

1. Training UNMA forecasters in installation and experimentation of the WRF model2. Co-authored scientific papers with UNMA staffs. Offering continuous support in using WRF model.