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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCING MESOSCALE METEOROLOGICAL RESEARCH AND ITS APPLICATION
Pages 24-27

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... However, in mesoscale meteorology, such a goal is now emerging as a consequence of the advances outlined above, namely, the goal of improved understanding and prediction of mesoscale phenomena by application of dynamical and numerical methods. Improved prediction and warning of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash floods, and a variety of freezing precipitation events associated with winter storms would pay dividends in agriculture, transportation, construction, and other industries as well as reduce the number of injuries and deaths associated with these mesoscale weather phenomena.
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From page 25...
... A coordinated national mesoscale research effort would provide the scientific basis for these hardware programs and for the interpretation of the vast quantities of data that they will provide, and it would enable the training of the generation of meteorologists and engineers that will be responsible for the operational use of these new systems in the future. In view of the difficulties that stand in the way of achieving the long-term goal and the urgent need for short-term progress, it is envisaged that a coordinated program of mesoscale research would entail two components: a basic research arm and an applied arm.
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From page 26...
... In view of the potential for catastrophic destruction and loss of life associated with a major hurricane, continued extensive research efforts are well justified. For the purpose of facilitating the practical application of scientific and technological advances, it is envisaged that prototype experiments would also be carried out in the applied research area.
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From page 27...
... When feasible, basic field research programs should have applied components that will take advantage of the special observations to test emerging technologies and methods. By the same token, experiments or pilot studies that are primarily applied or semioperational in nature may also include some basic research elements, particularly in the area of instrument development.
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