The changing role of operational meteorologists
Jenny Sturrock A B and Deryn Griffiths AA Australian Bureau of Meteorology, GPO Box 1289, Melbourne, Vic 3001, Australia.
B Corresponding author. Email: jenny.sturrock@bom.gov.au
Journal of Southern Hemisphere Earth Systems Science 70(1) 114-119 https://doi.org/10.1071/ES19045
Submitted: 28 May 2020 Accepted: 1 July 2020 Published: 17 September 2020
Journal Compilation © BoM 2020 Open Access CC BY-NC-ND
Abstract
The Bureau of Meteorology is changing the way forecasts are produced, from a labour-intensive approach to a more streamlined approach. We describe the essence of the new forecast process using a case study to demonstrate a situation in which meteorologists use their professional judgement to modify what would otherwise be a largely automated forecast service.
Keywords: automated forecast, automation, FirstCut, forecast guidance, forecast production, forecaster’s role, forecasting, GFE, graphical forecasts, grid, grid edits, model blend, OCF, value-add.
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