Marine Meteorology
Abstract
The Marine Meteorology and Space Weather activities develop observing technologies, predictive models, Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) systems and Tactical Decision Aids (TDA) that describe the atmospheric and near space environments and their impacts on naval sensors and operations. This activity focuses on uniquely marine aspects of atmospheric science such as air-sea interaction, coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling, Electromagnetic (EM) and electro-optical (EO) propagation, coastal meteorology, tropical cyclone (TC) prediction, and thermosphere-ionosphere dynamics and prediction, especially in expeditionary regions that are otherwise under observed such as the maritime subtropics and the polar regions, and the use of remote sensing to obtain quantitative observations of atmospheric and ionospheric properties. Aspects of the atmospheric environment of particular interest include near-surface phenomena that affect refractivity, marine boundary layer dynamics that affect clouds, rain, visibility and fog, processes that control TC structure, track, and intensity, extended range prediction and the ability to make better decisions across the weather to climate continuum, and coupling between the lower atmosphere and the thermosphere/ ionosphere and how it affects tactical to regional High Frequency (HF) over the horizon radar and communication. Objectives of this activity are improved NWP systems and TDAs that provide nowcast and forecast skill at global, regional, and tactical scales for operational support, sensor and system development, and performance prediction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 654de5610efd903b996bb63360f468e4