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Extreme Weather Networks
Networks are listed alphabetically by principal investigator
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Storm Studies in the Arctic (STAR)
http://www.starnetwork.ca
CFCAS Funding:
$3,143,000 over 5 years
Duration:
January 2006–December 2010
Network Leader:
John Hanesiak, University of Manitoba
Description:
The network is examining storms and related hazards in the Iqualuit area,
combining field research using specially-equipped aircraft, with computer models
and ground observations. The STAR network will help improve the safety of
northern communities by increasing understanding of weather hazards.
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The Drought Research Initiative
(DRI)
http://www.drinetwork.ca/
CFCAS Funding:
$3,200,000 over 5 years
Duration:
July 2005–July 2010
Network Leaders:
Ron Stewart, McGill University and John Pomeroy, University of Saskatchewan
Description:
The network is conducting a systematic examination of the 1999-2004 drought in
the Canadian Prairies—one of Canada’s worst natural disasters. The work will
improve predictive capacity and improve understanding of the evolution and
impact of droughts.
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Improving Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts of Extreme Weather
CFCAS Funding:
$2,958,230 over 5 years
Completed:
February 2007
Network Leader:
Peter Yau, McGill University
Description:
One of the most important elements to forecast in extreme weather events is the
amount and type of precipitation that will fall over a given area in a given
time period (quantitative precipitation forecast—QPF). This research has helped
answer questions about when, where, how much and what type of precipitation to
expect in extreme weather events.
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Enhanced Short Term Forecasting of Extreme Weather
CFCAS Funding:
$2,466,200 over 5 years
Completed:
May 2007
Network Leader:
Isztar Zawadzki, McGill University
Description:
Weather-related disasters have a heavy impact on society and the costs involved
have stimulated a need for the early detection and warning of impending local
weather events. This network is focused on improving the accuracy of short-term
forecasting (nowcasting) and is a priority of the Canadian Weather Research
Program.
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