Science blog
Read our blog for a scientist’s perspective on different areas of ECMWF’s work. Recent posts cover the use of satellite data in weather forecasting and our involvement in European projects to develop global storm-resolving Earth system models and to help prepare the weather and climate community for large-scale machine learning applications.
ECMWF becomes a multi-site organisation
ECMWF has officially become a multi-site organisation, holding opening ceremonies for offices in Bonn, Germany, and its data centre in Bologna, Italy, on 13 and 14 September 2021.
Investigating AMVs and microwave sounders on small satellites
As ECMWF’s Annual Seminar on Observations gets under way, we take a look at Katie Lean’s work on satellites producing atmospheric motion vectors (AMVs) and a potential future constellation of small satellites carrying microwave sounding instruments.
Fact sheet: Supercomputing at ECMWF
Find out why ECMWF needs a supercomputer, what we use it for, and how developments in supercomputing can help to provide more skilful weather forecasts.
Forecast charts and data
We provide current forecasts, climate reanalyses and specific datasets. These are available via the web, point-to-point dissemination, data servers and broadcasting.
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ECMWF has implemented an upgrade of its Integrated Forecasting System, including a move from double to single precision and an increase in the vertical resolution of ensemble forecasts. #IFS47r2 #newfcsystem Find out more here: https://www.ecmwf.int/en/about/media-centre/news/2021/forecast-upgrade-i...
Datasets
Forecasts, analyses, climate re-analyses, reforecasts and multi-model data are available from our archive (MARS) or via dedicated data servers or via point-to-point dissemination.
Accessing forecasts
Researchers, WMO members, commercial users and satellite data providers can gain access to ECMWF forecast products under one of our various license agreement types.
Workshops and education
Education is a key element of our work at ECMWF, enabling our partners to get the most from ECMWF's services and develop an advanced understanding of forecasting.
ECMWF workshops are open to the worldwide meteorological community, though some training is restricted to member states.
Serving meteorology
International collaboration is fundamental to the work of ECMWF, working with the EU and the meteorological community at large, including the World Meteorological Organization, space agencies, and scientists around the world.
