Observational and statistical study for improved monitoring and forecasting of high-impact weather phenomena

The development of technology for improved monitoring and forecasting of high-impact weather phenomena (such as localized heavy/torrential rainfall, tornadoes and other gust-related hazards) is highly important in preventing and mitigating related damage. However, due to a lack of dense observation for such weather phenomena, the associated mechanisms are not yet sufficiently understood. The present study is designed to clarify these meteorological phenomena using cutting-edge observational techniques and sophisticated statistical analysis. New meteorological observation technology will also be developed to provide a basis for the design of JMA’s next-generation observation networks.