Centre for Climate Research Singapore

CCRS is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR), based in Boulder, Colorado. Under the new partnership, CCRS and NSF NCAR scientists will undertake joint R&D in tropical weather/climate science, and the development and application of a next-generation (‘SINGV_NG’) weather/climate modelling system optimised for tropical and urban environments. NSF NCAR is a world-leading atmospheric science research centre managed by UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, providing both scientific expertise and “enablers” (models, observations, supercomputing, testbeds, tutorials, etc.) to support a large range of national and international weather/climate research activities. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently signed between the National Environment Agency and NSF NCAR, joint R&D efforts between CCRS and NSF NCAR will initially focus on exploring the use of NSF NCAR's Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) at km-scale resolution in the deep tropics. The initial ‘SINGV_NG(MPAS)’ project includes the following goals: 🌏 Accelerated R&D of key data assimilation capabilities suitable for the deep tropics, such as the use of cloud-affected “all-sky” hyperspectral satellite radiance observations, leveraging capabilities developed by UCAR’s Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) 🌏 A novel, stretched-grid application of MPAS for Southeast Asia (SEA) suitable for fine-scale (100–300m) weather prediction in the Singapore region 🌏 Enhanced understanding of physical processes that are crucial for tropical weather prediction and climate projection Beyond the initial project, common areas of R&D interest include the use of artificial intelligence within tropical weather/climate applications, aviation weather impacts, regional climate projections, and the development and evaluation of a high-resolution regional coupled ocean-atmosphere modelling system, leveraging CCRS’ expertise in coupled and urban modelling. This milestone builds on CCRS' existing international multilateral collaborations as a core member of the Momentum Partnership, and bilateral partnerships with the UK Met Office and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. The MOU with NSF NCAR further strengthens CCRS’ commitment to global partnerships to advance weather and climate modelling R&D in the SEA region. We look forward to the exciting possibilities brought by this MOU and its potential impact on enhancing CCRS’ weather and climate capabilities to meet stakeholder needs. Follow this page to keep abreast of CCRS’ R&D updates! Learn more about MPAS: https://lnkd.in/ghzt4ySU #TropicalWeather #TropicalClimate #NWP #NumericalWeatherPrediction #MOU NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research

We're proud to be part of the official launch of the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore 's new supercomputers, ASPIRE 2A and ASPIRE 2A+. These state-of-the-art supercomputing systems will significantly boost Singapore's research capabilities in various fields, including climate science. Our Director Prof Dale Barker gave a keynote presentation to share how Singapore’s Third National Climate Change Study (V3) utilised supercomputing resources, including ASPIRE 2A, to run climate simulations to provide high-resolution localised climate data for Singapore and the region. CCRS scientist Dr Sandeep Sahany showcased our work on V3 through a poster presentation. CCRS is excited to continue leveraging these powerful computing resources to advance our R&D works. Learn more about V3 and its key findings: go.gov.sg/v3-dvp #NSCC #Supercomputing #HPC #ClimateScience #ClimateResearch #WeatherResearch #V3 #ClimateChangeSG

We were pleased to welcome Cambridge CARES Director Prof Markus Kraft, who delivered a talk on The World Avatar (TWA) project, a collaboration between CARES, CCRS and the Earth Observatory of Singapore. Read on to learn more about TWA. #SeaLevel #SeaLevelRise #ClimateResearch #ClimateImpact #V3 #ClimateChangeSG

CCRS hosts a regular hybrid seminar series to share R&D in areas of relevance to CCRS’ activities. In the coming weeks, we are glad to host the speakers below who will share their works on a variety of topics, such as heatwaves, improved simulations of volcanoes’ impact on climate, and interactions between convection, cloud and circulation. 🌏 Tao Han, PhD candidate, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🌏 Dr Allegra N. LeGrande, Physical Research Scientist, NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies 🌏 Prof jingyu wang, Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University 🌏 Prof Hui Su, Global STEM Professor and Chair Professor, HKUST 🌏 Dr Xiaohui Zhong, Postdoctoral Researcher, Fudan University Registration is free. To register, please contact us at NEA_CCRS_Engage@nea.gov.sg. #Heatwave #WeatherForecasting #SeasonalForecast #Heatwave #ClimateChange #ClimateResearch #WeatherResearch #ScientificSeminar #ClimateSeminar #WeatherSeminar #CCRSseminar

Exciting opportunities to join CCRS’ new research branch! CCRS is expanding its research activities in high-resolution (km-scale and higher) ensemble data assimilation, including the role that AI/ML might play in making the best use of weather observations. We are seeking talented scientists to join our newly formed Data Assimilation and Ensembles (DAE) branch. Available positions: 🌏 Branch Head: Provide scientific leadership and manage a team of research scientists and projects 🌏 Deputy Principal /Senior/ Research Scientists (multiple positions): Contribute to cutting-edge research in high-resolution atmospheric data assimilation and the use of AI to make optimal use of weather observations Click to apply: https://lnkd.in/gssCcQ5s Closing date: 12 Nov #WeatherResearch #TropicalWeather #WeatherModelling #DataAssimilation #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ResearchJobs #ResearchScientist #ResearchCareer

CCRS has successfully concluded the fourth module of the Weather Prediction by Numerical Methods (WPNM-M4), held in Singapore on 7–11 October 2024. As part of the 5-year Regional Capability Building Programme on Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) of the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), WPNM-M4 focused on the theme ‘Predictability’, delving into topics such as: 🌏 The predictability limits of tropical weather; 🌏 The role of ensemble prediction in representing forecast uncertainties and the provision of probabilistic forecasts; and 🌏 Post-processing techniques for improving forecast skill. Representatives from eight ASEAN National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) participated in the intensive 5-day workshop, gaining theoretical understanding of the various topics. To enhance their understanding, participants had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through practical sessions using ‘SINGV-EPS’, MSS’ regional Ensemble Prediction System (EPS). Follow us for more updates on our ongoing efforts to support capacity building in the region. #NWP #NumericalWeatherPrediction #WeatherResearch #WeatherForecast #WeatherPrediction #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN

CCRS hosts a regular hybrid seminar series to share R&D in areas of relevance to CCRS’ activities. The seminars also serve to connect local and international researchers from the wider Earth system research community and provide avenues for discussions and collaborations on seminar topics. This month, we are glad to host a number of speakers, including: 🌏 Prof Paul Davies, Chief Meteorologist, UK Met Office 🌏 Dr Jeff Lo, Head of High Performance Computing Branch, CCRS 🌏 Dr prasanna venkatraman, Senior Research Scientist, CCRS 🌏 Prof Markus Kraft, Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge Registration is free. To register or be kept updated on upcoming seminars, please contact us at NEA_CCRS_Engage@nea.gov.sg. #ClimateChange #SumatraSquall #NumericalWeatherPrediction #NWP #V3 #ScientificSeminar #ClimateSeminar #WeatherSeminar #CCRSseminar

We are excited to have been part of the National STEM Championship (NSTEMC) 2024 organised by the Science Centre Singapore. In one of the semi-finals, Dr Joshua Lee and Dr Danielle Su from CCRS’ Department of Weather Research had the privilege of judging the competition, where students were tasked to produce site-specific weather forecasts using provided data. Additionally, our scientists Dr Rachel Koh, Ph.D., Dr Htet Naing, PhD, Dr Robert Huva and Dr Arun Ramanathan also supported the participating teams as the students explored the datasets. Check out the full NSTEMC 2024 episode on meWatch! #NationalSTEMChampionship #NSTEMC2024 #WeatherModelling #WeatherPrediction #WeatherForecast #WeatherData

CCRS scientist Fei Luo has been selected as a co-author of the ‘Atmosphere’ thematic paper under the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 7 (CMIP7). This significant achievement positions Fei as one of the two Southeast Asian representatives among the 106 authors across all five themes. Established by the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), CMIP7 is a global collaboration that involves research institutions developing and running sophisticated climate models to simulate Earth's climate system. By comparing and assessing the results of these models, scientists gain valuable insights into climate change and its impacts. The CMIP7 data is crucial for informing the IPCC’s latest seventh Assessment Report (AR7). As a key contributor, Fei will play a part in reviewing and assessing proposed variables for the data request team. The author team will develop a collection of harmonised variables to support the CMIP7 data request. Apart from attending regular authors’ group meetings and engaging with stakeholders, she will also contribute to the ‘Atmosphere’ thematic paper. Congratulations, Fei! Fei’s work is a testament to CCRS' commitment to advancing climate change research. #ClimateChange #ClimateResearch #ClimateModel #ClimateSimulation #AtmosphericScience #CMIP7 #IPCC

Last week, CCRS scientists Dr Chen Chen and Dr Jeff Lo contributed to the workshop ‘Revolutionizing Weather Forecast and Climate Prediction Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)’, hosted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Croucher Advanced Study Institute on 19-21 September 2024. Dr Chen presented on ‘Leveraging Machine Learning (ML) to Enhance Weather and Climate Resilience for Southeast Asia’. Both Dr Chen and Dr Lo joined Prof Tapio Schneider in a panel discussion on the integration of ML with dynamical climate models and future AI applications, moderated by Prof David Neelin. This workshop offered valuable insights and potential collaboration opportunities, strengthening CCRS’ AI/ML initiatives in advancing tropical weather and climate research for the region. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #AIinClimate #AIinWeather #WeatherPrediction #ClimateProjection #ClimateResearch #WeatherResearch