Numerical Weather Prediction Survey, 1955-1956.

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Numerical Weather Prediction Survey, 1955-1956.

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Contains survey questionnaire, replies, a list of institutions surveyed, and a final report of the survey of the worldwide status of work in the field of numerical weather prediction. While most of the responses were written in English, some were in German, French, and Spanish. There are over sixty responses arranged by country of origin. The responses from organizations using computers include information about each computer system and its use in numerical forecasting.

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Chicago. Dept. of Meteorology.

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In 1955 a worldwide survey was conducted by George W. Platzman of the University of Chicago's Department of Meteorology. The purpose of the survey was to assess the status of work in the field of numerical weather prediction, and this information was to be used in a course on numerical forecasting theory. The survey collected data relating to the use of computers in numerical forecasting, research in graphical methods of forecasting, and plans of universities and government agencies for engaging...

Platzman, George W.

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