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MODE (Method for Object-based Diagnostic Evaluation)

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<strong>MODE</strong> output<br />

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Attributes of composite observed and <strong>for</strong>ecast objects and their<br />

relationships<br />

− EX: Area, Intensity, Volume, Location, Shape, + differences and ratios<br />

Attributes of single matched shapes (i.e., “Hits”)<br />

Attributes of single unmatched shapes (i.e., “False Alarms”,<br />

“Misses”)<br />

Attributes of interest to specific users (e.g., gaps between storms,<br />

<strong>for</strong> aviation strategic planning)<br />

Attributes can be summarized across many cases to<br />

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Understand how <strong>for</strong>ecasts represent the storm/precip climatology<br />

Understand systematic errors<br />

Document variability in per<strong>for</strong>mance in different situations<br />

Etc.

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