Practice Numerical Weather Modelling - 14.3.3 | 14. Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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14.3.3 - Numerical Weather Modelling

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does PMP stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what precipitation might represent in extreme weather.

Question 2 Easy

What major technology is needed for Numerical Weather Modelling?

💡 Hint: This type of computer is known for its immense processing power.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of Numerical Weather Modelling?

To predict everyday weather
To estimate PMP
To record historical weather data

💡 Hint: Focus on what set of conditions it helps predict most accurately.

Question 2

Mesoscale meteorological models operate at which level of weather analysis?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the scale of geographic areas these models address.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a specific region's historical weather data, how would you design a numerical model to predict extreme precipitation events for the next decade?

💡 Hint: Use historical data as a baseline for future projections.

Challenge 2 Hard

How might you incorporate changes due to climate change into your numerical weather models, and what types of results would you expect?

💡 Hint: Consider how rising temperatures might increase storm intensity and duration.

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