An operational nowcasting system for Espírito Santo, Brazil

Abstract

An operational Nowcasting System for Espírito Santo State (NESS), Brazil, is described with special emphasis to Civil Defense (CD), Agriculture and Harbour applications which are heavily depended on present and future weather conditions in between 30 min. to 15 days time interval. There is an urgent need for weather services based on high performance processing systems; ultra high resolution numerical weather prediction systems; higher spatial and temporal resolution monitoring systems; integrated environmental information systems; faster communications systems; advanced science and technology to yield specific diagnostic and prognostic weather products. The main components of the NESS are described.