The principal objectives of the Centre are:

• the development of numerical methods for medium-range weather forecasting;
• the preparation, on a regular basis, of medium-range weather forecasts for distribution to the meteorological services of the Member States;
• scientific and technical research directed to the improvement of these forecasts;
• collection and storage of appropriate meteorological data.

In addition, the Centre:

• makes available a proportion of its computing facilities to its Member States for their research;
• assists in implementing the programmes of the World Meteorological Organisation;
• provides advanced training to the scientific staff of the Member States in the field of numerical weather prediction;
• makes the data in its extensive archives available to outside bodies.