Operational Hydrometeorological Forecast System for Espírito Santo State, Brazil
Publication: Journal of Hydrologic Engineering
Volume 22, Issue 5
Abstract
An Operational Hydrometeorological Forecast System for Espírito Santo State (HESS), Brazil, is described with special emphasis on civil protection, agriculture and harbor applications, which are heavily dependent on present and future weather conditions 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; and advanced science and technology to yield specific diagnostic and prognostic weather products. The main components of the HESS are described.
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Acknowledgments
The authors are thankful to VALE and the Espírito Santo State Government for providing funds, facilities, and technical support for developing the HESS. Special appreciation extended to Environmental Canada, Hong Kong Observatory, and WMO for suggestions and recommendations during planning and project development. The Authors would like to express their gratitude to the HESS Forecasters, Engineers, and Technicians as well as to FUNDESPA and ATLAS for their hard work, constant support, and administrative support services during the constructions of the HESS. The first author is also grateful to National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) for sponsoring his research work under grant 302349/2014-6. Three anonymous reviewers helped to improve the manuscript with constructive comments and suggestions.
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Journal of Hydrologic Engineering
Volume 22 • Issue 5 • May 2017
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Received: May 6, 2014
Accepted: Feb 19, 2015
Published online: Jun 12, 2015
Discussion open until: Nov 12, 2015
Published in print: May 1, 2017
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