Case study of a pronounced frontal system over west and central Europe: 18-19 February 1996

Competency Framework

Satellite skills and knowledge for operational meteorologist

WMO Satellite Skills

Identify and interpret atmospheric phenomena

Identify and interpret broad scale, synoptic and mesoscale systems

Application

Weather

Description

This case study a pronounced frontal system over west and central Europe causing strong precipitation.

Content

Pronounced frontal system over West and Central Europe, causing strong precipitation. All associated Conceptual Models and the development of a Back Bent Occlusion are addressed in detail.

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