In the cooperative development of this
complex forecast-model system, care must
be taken to insure an orderly and timely
process for developing the various
major components in a consistent fashion
and integrating them effectively into
the overall design. The WRF Model
development should be viewed as a community
effort and the project should welcome
all who wish to participate in developing
the model system. At the same time, the
direction of work within the WRF
Project must be focused within a small
group that can work effectively together
to guide the development process.
Thus, the philosophy of this management plan
is to establish a mechanism for broad
involvement at the working and advisory
levels of the project, but to maintain
a focused group that directs the
development efforts. To meet these objectives,
there are three organizational
components the to WRF Project: a WRF Oversight
Board, a WRF Science Board, and
WRF Development Teams. In addition, a
WRF Project Coordinator is designated to
coordinate work among the Development
Teams and with the Science and Oversight
Boards.
WRF Oversight Board
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WRF Science Board
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Development Teams