Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute; Ministery of Infrastructure and the Environment

Research
Publications Statistical Postprocessing
2012

Schmeits, M.J., Calibration of EPS forecasts with an example for precipitation from GLAMEPS
Presentation: GLAMEPS course, 22/3/2012, De Bilt, KNMI (int.).
Schmeits, M.J., T.A. Buishand and J.J. Beersma, Eerste resultaten onzekerheidsanalyse neerslaggenerator Rijn
Presentation: GRADE-overleg, 25/10/2012, Utrecht, Deltares.
Schmeits, M.J., Over regenkansen en paraplu's
STAtOR, 2012, 13, 1, 16-22.
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Plas, E.V. van der, K. Kok and B. Wichers Schreur, A quantitative evaluation of the high resolution HARMONIE model for critical weather phenomena
Advances in Science and Research, 8, 2012, 8, 149-155, doi:10.5194/asr-8-149-2012.
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Gastel, V.A. van, Investigating MSG-SEVIRI data as an additional predictor source in the KNMI probabilistic (severe) thunderstorm forecasting system
KNMI publication: IR-2012-01, 1/2012, pp65.
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2011

Carbajal Henken, C., M.J. Schmeits, H. Deneke and R.A. Roebeling, Using MSG-SEVIRI cloud physical properties and weather radar observations for the detection of Cb/TCu clouds
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 2011, 50, 1587-1600, doi:10.1175/2011JAMC2601.1.
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Kok, C.J., B.G.J. Wichers Schreur and D.H.P. Vogelezang, Meteorological support for anticipatory water management
Atmospheric Research, 2011, 100, 2, 285-295, doi:10.1016/j.atmosres.2010.08.013.
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Kok, K., F. Koek and B. Wichers Schreur, First assessment of extreme weather warnings in Holland
Poster: 11th EMS/10th ECAM, 12/9/2011-16/9/2011, Berlin.
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Kok, K. and B. Wichers Schreur, Valuing information from high resolution forecasts
Poster: HEPEX, 7/6/2011-9/6/2011, Delft, UNESCO-IHE.
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Schmeits, M.J. and C.J. Kok, A comparison between raw ensemble output, (modified) Bayesian model averaging and extended logistic regression using ECMWF ensemble precipitation reforecasts
Poster: EGU General Assembly 2011, 3/4/2011-8/4/2011, Wenen, EGU.
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Schmeits, M.J. and C.J. Kok, To what extent can statistical post-processing improve upon raw GLAMEPS precipitation forecasts?
Presentation: EMS Annual Meeting 2011, 12/9/2011-16/9/2011, Berlijn, EMS (int.).
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Schmeits, M.J. and C.J. Kok, Waterschapsalertsysteem
Presentation: Bezoek waterschap Peel en Maasvallei, 28/6/2011, De Bilt, KNMI.
Gastel, V.A. van, R.A. Roebeling and M.J. Schmeits, Investigating MSG data as an additional predictor source in the KNMI probabilistic (severe) thunderstorm forecasting system
Presentation: EMS Annual Meeting 2011, 12/9/2011-16/9/2011, Berlijn, EMS (int.).
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2010

Bruen, M., P. Krahe, M. Zappa, J. Olsson, B. Vehvilainen, K. Kok and K. Daamen, Visualising flood forecasting uncertainty: some current European EPS platforms - COST731 working group 3
Atmos. Sci. Lett., 2010, 11, 92-99, doi:10.1002/asl.258.
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Schmeits, M.J. and C.J. Kok, A comparison between raw ensemble output, (modified) Bayesian model averaging and extended logistic regression using ECMWF ensemble precipitation reforecasts
Mon. Wea. Rev., 2010, 138, 11, 4199-4211, doi:10.1175/2010MWR3285.1.
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Schmeits, M.J. and C.J. Kok, A comparison between raw ensemble output, Bayesian model averaging and logistic regression using ECMWF ensemble precipitation reforecasts
Presentation: 20th Conference on Probability and Statistics in the Atmospheric Sciences, 17/1/2010-21/1/2010, Atlanta, USA, American Meteorological Society (AMS) (int.).
Zappa, M., K. Beven, M. Bruen, A. Cofino, K. Kok, E. Martin, P. Nurmi, B. Orfila, E. Roulin, A. Seed, K. Schroter, J. Szturc, B. Vehvilainen, U. Germann and A. Rossa, Propagation of uncertainty from observing systems and NWP into hydrological models: COST-731 Working Group 2
Atmos. Sci. Lett., 2010, 11, 83-91, doi:10.1002/asl.248.
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2009

Kok, K. and D. Vogelezang, Warning system of extreme precipitation for the Dutch water boards
Proceedings of the Joint MAP D-PHASE Scientific Meeting - COST731 mid-term seminar. Challenges in hydromeorological forecasting in complex terrain, 19/5/2008-22/5/2008, Andrea Montani et al. (Ed), 2009, Bologna, ARPA-SIM en COST, 22-27.
Carbajal Henken, C.K., M.J. Schmeits, E.L.A. Wolters and R.A. Roebeling, Detection of Cb and TCu clouds using MSG-SEVIRI cloud physical properties and weather radar observations
KNMI publication: WR-2009-04, 20/11/2009.
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Slangen, A.B.A. and M.J. Schmeits, Probabilistic forecasts of winter thunderstorms around Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Advances in Science and Research, 2009, 3, 39-43.
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2008

Kok, K., B. Wichers Schreur and D. Vogelezang, Valuing information from mesoscale forecasts
Meteorological Applications (Royal Met. Society), 2008, 15, 103-111, doi:10.1002/met.54.
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Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok, D.H.P. Vogelezang and R.M. van Westrhenen, Probabilistic forecasts of (severe) thunderstorms for the purpose of issuing a weather alarm
Presentation: EUMeTrain Convection Training Week, 2/6/2008-5/6/2008, internetconferentie, EUMETSAT (int.).
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Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok, D.H.P. Vogelezang and R.M. van Westrhenen, Probabilistic forecasts of (severe) thunderstorms for the purpose of issuing a weather alarm in the Netherlands
Weather and Forecasting, 2008, 23, 6, 1253-1267, doi:10.1175/2008WAF2007102.1.
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Vogelezang, D. and K. Kok, Kansen in de weersverwachting
Euclides, 2008, 83, 4, 204-207.
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Slangen, A. and M.J. Schmeits, Probabilistic forecasts of winter thunderstorms around Schiphol Airport using model output statistics
Presentation: 8th Annual meeting of the European Meteorological Society (EMS), 29/9/2008-3/10/2008, Amsterdam, EMS (int.).
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Slangen, A., Probabilistic forecasts of winter thunderstorms around Schiphol Airport using Model Output Statistics
KNMI publication: TR-300, 26/6/2008, pp55.
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Hove (ed), R. ten and J.B. Wijngaard (ed), Improved Low visibility and Ceiling Forecasts at Schiphol Airport
KNMI publication: KDC/2008/0089 - KNMI publication 222, 7/2008.
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2007

Kok, C.J. and D. Vogelezang, Probabilistich approach in comparative verification of high resolution models
Presentation: ECMWF, 31/1/2007, Shinfield Park, ECMWF (int.).
Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok, D.H.P. Vogelezang and R.M. van Westrhenen, Kansverwachtingen voor de (on)weeralarmsituaties van 8 juni en 16 juli j.l.
Presentation: Klimaatdiagnostiek bijeenkomst, 17/7/2007, De Bilt, KNMI.
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Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok, D.H.P. Vogelezang and R.M. van Westrhenen, Kansverwachtingen voor onweer ten behoeve van uitgifte Weeralarm (KOUW)
KNMI publication: IR-2007-03, 13/4/2007.
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Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok, D.H.P. Vogelezang and R.M. van Westrhenen, Probabilistic 0-12 h forecasts of (severe) thunderstorms for the purpose of issuing a weather alarm
In KNMI Biennial scientific report 2005-2006, 2007.
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Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok, D.H.P. Vogelezang and R.M. van Westrhenen, Probabilistic forecasts of (severe) thunderstorms for the purpose of issuing a weather alarm
Presentation: IUGG XXIV General Assembly, 2/7/2007-13/7/2007, Perugia, IUGG (int.).
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Wijngaard, J.B., D.H.P. Vogelezang, J. van Bruggen and N. Maat, Low visibility and ceiling forecasts at Schiphol; Part 1-assessment of the current system
KNMI publication: 1/10/2007, pp30.
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Rooy, w.c. de, k. kok, A.B.C. Tijm and D.H.P. Vogelezang, Een ontspoord Hirlam model?
Meteorologica, 13, 2006, 4, 7-10.
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Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok, D.H.P. Vogelezang and R.M. van Westrhenen, Probabilistic 0-12 h forecasts of (severe) thunderstorms in the Netherlands
28th EWGLAM and 13th SRNWP Meetings, 9/10/2006-12/10/2006, 2006, Zurich, EUMETNET/SRNWP.
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Kok, K., Naar een andere weeralarmsystematiek
KNMI Memo WM 05-02, 2005.
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Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok and D.H.P. Vogelezang, Probabilistic forecasting of (severe) thunderstorms in the Netherlands using model output statistics.
Weather and Forecasting, 2005, 20, 2, 134-148, doi:10.1175/WAF840.1.
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Wijngaard, J.B., M. Kok, I. Smits and M. Talsma, Nieuwe statistiek voor extreme neerslag
H2O, 2005, 6, 35-37.
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Kruizinga, S. and K. Kok, Leerzame experimenten met een eenvoudig niet-lineair systeem - Verificatie van ensembleverwachtingen
Meteorologica, 2004, 1, 22-25.
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Rooy, w.c. de and k. kok, A Combined Physical-Statistical Approach for the Downscaling of Model Wind Speed
Weather and Forecasting, 2004, 19, 485-495.
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Schmeits, M.J., C.J. Kok and D.H.P. Vogelezang, Kansverwachtingen voor (zwaar) onweer met behulp van model output statistics (MOS)
Meteorologica, 2004, 13, 2, 17-20.
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Smits, I., J.B. Wijngaard, R. Versteeg and M. Kok, Statistiek van extreme neerslag in Nederland
Other: published, 2004, STOWA rapport 2004-26, 94pp.
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Wijngaard, J.B. and M. Kok, Nieuwe neerslagstatistiek voor waterbeheerders
KNMI-STOWA uitgave, 2004, 18p.
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Kruizinga, s. and K. Kok, Leerzame experimenten met een eenvoudig niet-lineair systeem - dagelijkse variaties in de foutengroei enensemble verwachtingen
Meteorologica, 2003, 12, 4.
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Kok, K., Springerigheid van modellen als functie van de runfrequentie
KNMI Memo WM 02-06, 2002.
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Kok, C.J., Calibration of EPS derived probabilities
KNMI publication: WR-2001-04, ISBN 90-369-2201-1, 2001, pp93.
Kok, C.J. and D.H.P. Vogelezang, Statistical postprocessing on EPS
Expert meeting on ensemble prediction system - Medium-range forecasts user meeting, 17/6/1999-16/6/2000, 2001, Reading, ECMWF, 57-64.
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Kok, K., Using probabilities as a means to evaluate high resolution forecasts
SRNWP Mesoscale Verification workshop 2001, 23/4/2001-24/4/2001, 2001, De Bilt, 68-72.
Kok, C.J., On the behaviour of a few popular verification scores in yes/no forecasting
KNMI publication: WR-2000-04, ISBN 90-369-2178-3, 2000, pp73.
Kok, K., Samenhang tussen kansen over een periode en die over deelperioden
KNMI Memo WM 00-10, 2000.
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Wijngaard, J.B., C.J. Kok and D. Vogelezang, Introductie van nieuwe temperatuurvergelijkingen in de Korte Termijn Gids
KNMI publication: KNMI memorandum WM 98-10, 1998.
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Wijngaard, J.B., Temperatuurvergelijkingen voor de Middellange Termijn Gids - Ontwikkeling en verificatie over 2000
Technical rapport: 2002, KNMI, ISBN 90-369-2113-5, 26p.
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Langeheem, W. van de, J.R.A. Onvlee, G.P. Können, J. Schellekens (red.), J.J. Beersma, T.A. Buishand, R. Jilderda, E. van Meijgaard, S. Tijm and D. Vogelezang (KNMI bijdrage), Projectie van de Elbe-zomerneerslag op de Rijn en de Maas; Onderzoek naar aanleiding van de recente overstromingen in Midden-Europa
KNMI publication: PUBL-198, 2002.
Technical rapport: 2002, WL, rapport Q3352.
Technical rapport: 2002, RIZA, rapport 2002 042.
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