Hindcast or retrospective forecast (Q674)
Subject, term, tag: Hindcast or retrospective forecast
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Hindcast or retrospective forecast |
Subject, term, tag: Hindcast or retrospective forecast |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
A forecast made for a period in the past using only information available before the beginning of the forecast. A sequence of hindcasts can be used to calibrate the forecast system and/or provide a measure of the average skill that the forecast system has exhibited in the past as a guide to the skill that might be expected in the future. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026