Joint Numerical Testbed (JNT)

WSAP

  • About JNT
  • Contacts

Serving as a bridge between research and operations

The Joint Numerical Testbed (JNT) is a collaborative facility within RAL and a nationally distributive network of collaborators for developing, testing and validating weather prediction systems for various atmospheric parameters important to operational decision makers. Currently the JNT consists of two parts: The Developmental Testbed Center (DTC) and the Data Assimilation Testbed Center (DATC).

The DTC is focused on testing and evaluation of numerical weather prediction systems and is part of the national WRF program that is developing the next generation numerical forecasting systems in the US. It is an interagency program involving NSF, NOAA, DOD and FAA.

The DATC is focused specifically on testing and evaluating Data Assimilation Systems, a component of Numerical Weather Prediction. Currently it is funded solely by the Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA).

It is expected that as funding opportunities become available, components may be added to the JNT to focus on other parts of the weather forecasting process.

Note: full phone: 303 - 497 - XXXX | email addresses end in "@ucar.edu"

Primary Contacts

  • GALL, Robert: | JNT DIRECTOR | ph: 8160 | email: gall
  • NANCE, Louisa: | JNT DEPUTY DIRECTOR | ph: 8921 | email: nance