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Extreme Weather NetworksProjects are listed alphabetically by
Principal Investigator Storm Studies in the Arctic (STAR) CFCAS Funding: $3,000,000 over 5 years Duration: January 2006 – December 2010 Network Leader: John Hanesiak, University of Manitoba
Description:
The network is examining storms and related
hazards in the Iqualuit area, combining field research using specially-equipped
aircraft, with computer models and ground observations. The STAR network will
help improve the safety of northern communities by increasing understanding of
weather hazards. The Drought Research Initiative (DRI) CFCAS Funding: $3,000,000 over 5 years Duration: July 2005 – July 2010 Network Leaders: Ron Stewart, McGill University and John Pomeroy, University of Saskatchewan
Description: The network is conducting a systematic examination
of the 1999-2004 drought in the Canadian Prairies - one of Canada’s worst
natural disasters. The work will improve predictive capacity and improve
understanding of the evolution and impact of droughts. Improving Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts of Extreme Weather CFCAS Funding: $2,958,230 over 5 years Duration: July 2001 – June 2006 Network Leader: Peter Yau, McGill University Description: One of the most important elements to forecast in extreme weather events is the amount and type of precipitation that will fall over a given area in a given time period (quantitative precipitation forecast - QPF). This research has helped answer questions about when, where, how much and what type of precipitation to expect in extreme weather events. _____________________ Enhanced Short Term Forecasting of Extreme Weather CFCAS Funding: $2,466,200 over 5 year Duration: July 2001 – June 2006 Network Leader: Isztar Zawadzki, McGill University
Description:
Weather-related
disasters have a heavy impact on society and the costs involved have stimulated
a need for the early detection and warning of impending local weather events.
This network is focused on improving the accuracy of short-term forecasting (nowcasting)
and is a priority of the Canadian Weather Research Program. Back to Network Project Description by Theme Area
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