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PRECIS training was an introduction to regional climate modelling for international audiences with limited computer power – the PRECIS RCM ran on a laptop, making it more accessible than other models. The training covered concepts such as ‘what is downscaling?’, ‘model evaluation’, and ‘extremes’. Pre-requisites: University of Reading module (Introduction to climate modelling) on www.Climateeducation.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
BIP-M Alignment:<\/strong><\/td>\nNumerical Modelling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Learning Aims<\/strong><\/td>\nTo set up and run a scientifically rigorous regional climate modelling experiment, then post-process, verify and communicate the model output.<\/p>\n
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  • Understand principles of dynamical regional climate modelling<\/li>\n
  • Run a PRECIS experiment<\/li>\n
  • Process and communicate model output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target Audience<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry-level Scientist (beginner technical)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Continent<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Global<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n

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21 \u2013 40 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delivery method<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In-person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Format (primary)<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPR Owner<\/strong><\/td>\nMet Office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course status<\/strong><\/td>\nDormant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contact email:<\/strong><\/td>\nRosanna Amato
\nrosanna.amato@metoffice.gov.uk ><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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