MIST was originally designed as a briefing tool for pilots, but the strengths of the approach were soon realized and generalized to produce a more versatile system for general users. TMD intend to use the system as a briefing tool for those who do not need to create the basic forecast. Getting the observations The system to be installed in Thailand includes ten automated observing systems. It will be installed at ten sites around Bangkok. Thailand is subjected to severe weather conditions.
Tropical cyclones threaten the northern, mountainous parts of the country.
Bangkok, a city of canals, is prone to flooding. Effective action to lessen the loss of life and economic impact of these natural disasters requires good meteorological information. Developing a system to provide this information was the motivation for upgrading the TMD forecast process. Many other countries are seeking to improve their ability to respond to threats caused by the weather. Office is confident that the experience it has gained in Thailand, coupled with its own developments of the Unified Model and other systems, will allow it to play a major part in helping all countries to develop their meteorological infrastructure.