TY  - JOUR
U1  - Zeitschriftenartikel, wissenschaftlich - begutachtet (reviewed)
A1  - Simmer, Clemens
A1  - Adrian, Gerhard
A1  - Jones, Sarah
A1  - Wirth, Volkmar
A1  - Göber, Martin
A1  - Hohenegger, Cathy
A1  - Janjic, Tijana
A1  - Keller, Jan
A1  - Ohlwein, Christian
A1  - Seifert, Axel
A1  - Trömel, Silke
A1  - Ulbrich, Thorsten
A1  - Wapler, Kathrin
A1  - Weissmann, Martin
A1  - Keller, Julia
A1  - Masbou, Matthieu
A1  - Meilinger, Stefanie
A1  - Riß, Nicole
A1  - Schomburg, Annika
A1  - Vormann, Arnd
A1  - Weingärtner, Christa
T1  - HErZ: The German Hans-Ertel Centre for Weather Research
JF  - Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
N2  - In 2011, the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development laid the foundation of the Hans-Ertel Centre for Weather Research [Hans-Ertel-Zentrum für Wetterforschung (HErZ)] in order to better connect fundamental meteorological research and teaching at German universities and atmospheric research centers with the needs of the German national weather service Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD). The concept for HErZ was developed by DWD and its scientific advisory board with input from the entire German meteorological community. It foresees core research funding of about €2,000,000 yr−1 over a 12-yr period, during which time permanent research groups must be established and DWD subjects strengthened in the university curriculum. Five priority research areas were identified: atmospheric dynamics and predictability, data assimilation, model development, climate monitoring and diagnostics, and the optimal use of information from weather forecasting and climate monitoring for the benefit of society. Following an open call, five groups were selected for funding for the first 4-yr phase by an international review panel. A dual project leadership with one leader employed by the academic institute and the other by DWD ensures that research and teaching in HErZ is attuned to DWD needs and priorities, fosters a close collaboration with DWD, and facilitates the transfer of fundamental research into operations. In this article, we describe the rationale behind HErZ and the road to its establishment, present some scientific highlights from the initial five research groups, and discuss the merits and future development of this new concept to better link academic research with the needs and challenges of a national weather service.
SN  - 0003-0007
SS  - 0003-0007
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-13-00227.1
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-13-00227.1
N1  - ©2016 American Meteorological Society
VL  - 97
IS  - 6
SP  - 1057
EP  - 1068
PB  - Allen Press
ER  -