Early operational Numerical Weather Prediction outside the USA: an historical introduction Part III: Endurance and mathematics – British NWP, 1948–1965
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ResumoMeteorological ApplicationsVolume 12, Issue 4 p. 381-413 Research ArticleFree Access Early operational Numerical Weather Prediction outside the USA: an historical introduction Part III: Endurance and mathematics – British NWP, 1948–1965 Anders Persson, Corresponding Author Anders Persson [email protected] Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), SE 60176 Norrk öping, SwedenSwedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), SE 60176 Norrk öping, SwedenSearch for more papers by this author Anders Persson, Corresponding Author Anders Persson [email protected] Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), SE 60176 Norrk öping, SwedenSwedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), SE 60176 Norrk öping, SwedenSearch for more papers by this author First published: 29 December 2006 https://doi.org/10.1017/S1350482705001933Citations: 9AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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