Development of functions for automating short-term weather forecasting processes using GEFS data

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https://doi.org/10.55761/abclima.v36i21.19002

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Data processing. Data analysis. Models. Weather forecasting.

Abstract

This study explores the role of automation in improving short-term weather forecasts, with an emphasis on the use of the Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS), recognizing the importance of weather forecasts for various sectors of society. Automation is investigated as a means to increase accuracy and efficiency of meteorological data analysis and processing. This includes the generation of graphs for essential variables (temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation) and the ability to automatically send this information via email. As a practical example, 6 cities from Rio Grande do Sul were selected, where the Center for Meteorological Research and Forecasts (CPPMET) routinely performs forecasts. The implementation of these innovations showed potential to assist CPPMET in optimizing time in daily tasks, highlighting the effectiveness of automation in improving the weather forecasting process.

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Author Biographies

Bruno Coelho Bulcão, Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Possui Graduação em Física Licenciatura pela Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA) e Mestrado em Meteorologia pela Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel). Possui habilidades em linguagens de programação como R, Matlab e C++, e tem experiência no desenvolvimento de aplicativos com Flutter.

Douglas da Silva Lindemann, Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Possui graduação em Meteorologia (2009) pela Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL), Mestrado em Meteorologia Agrícola (2012) pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) e Doutorado em Meteorologia Aplicada pela UFV (2016). Atualmente é Professor na Faculdade de Meteorologia da UFPEL (FAMET/UFPEL) e Chefe do Departamento de Meteorologia da FAMET. É coordenador adjunto e faz parte do corpo docente permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação (PPG) em Meteorologia e do PPG em Modelagem Matemática da UFPEL. É coordenador do Grupo de Interação Oceano-Atmosfera e Climatologia (GOAC) na FAMET/UFPEL. Tem experiência na área de Geociências, com ênfase em Meteorologia, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: Climatologia, Modelagem, Mudanças Climáticas, Criosfera e Interação Oceano-Atmosfera.

Raquel Machado Machado, Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Possui Graduação em Meteorologia pela Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL) (2024) e atualmente é mestranda em Meteorologia pela UFPEL. Atua na área de Geociências, com ênfase em Meteorologia, operando principalmente na área de Interação Oceano-Atmosfera. Integrante do Grupo de Interação Oceano-Atmosfera e Climatologia (GOAC - UFPEL) e do Núcleo de Estudos sobre Variabilidade e Mudanças Climáticas (NUVEM - UFPR).

Luciana Barros Pinto, Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Possui graduação em Meteorologia pela Universidade Federal de Pelotas (2004), mestrado em Meteorologia pela Universidade Federal de Pelotas (2006) e Doutorado em Meteorologia Agrícola pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) (2012). Atualmente é Professora Associada com Dedicação Exclusiva da Faculdade de Meteorologia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, com pesquisas voltadas para as áreas de Interação Atmosfera-Biosfera e Agrometeorologia.

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23/04/2025

How to Cite

Bulcão, B. C., Lindemann, D. da S., Machado, R. M., & Pinto, L. B. (2025). Development of functions for automating short-term weather forecasting processes using GEFS data. Brazilian Journal of Climatology, 36(21), 507–532. https://doi.org/10.55761/abclima.v36i21.19002

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