Notes on Analysis and Severe-Storm Forecasting Procedures of the Air Force Global Weather Central
Abstract
This collection of notes discusses the various types of severe- weather air masses, how severe weather systems form, which parameters best define the existence and intensity of severe weather, and how to use local information to better forecast the occurrence of phenomena at individual stations. Specifically, wind gust and hail size forecasting techniques and the usefulness of various stability indexes are presented. Also, a chapter on severe weather in tropical air masses is included. A number of detailed case studies are in the report to help the reader visualize how forecasting concepts are applied, and to emphasize the importance of forecasting experience. The revised material concentrates on the application of computer-derived aids to severe weather forecasting produced by the Air Force Global Weather Central. Foremost among these aids are analyses and prognoses of the Severe Weather Threat (SWEAT) Index.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0744042
Entities
People
- Robert C. Miller