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Some characteristic model errors revealed by two years of operational forecasting are described. Systematic mean errors are presented, and a brief discussion of errors in the treatment of transient mid-latitudinal disturbances is also given. The performance of the model for the Tropics is mentioned. Some particular questions relating to numerical techniques, resolution and parameterizations are also discussed.
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Simmons, A.J. (1984). Current Problems in Medium Range Forecasting at ECMWF: Model Aspects. In: Burridge, D.M., Källén, E. (eds) Problems and Prospects in Long and Medium Range Weather Forecasting. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82132-5_3
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