An Approach to the Short-Range Prediction of Early Morning Radiation Fog.
Abstract
A simplified approach is presented for the prediction of a 3-hour period between midnight and sunrise during which radiation fog formation will initially restrict prevailing surface visibilities to less than 1 statute mile. This approach considers the cooling below the dew point necessary to provide sufficient condensed moisture (o.5 gram of liquid water per kilogram of air) to form the restricting fog condition. A prediction verification of 71 percent was obtained from a total of 52 test cases in the Texas-Oklahoma area during the period 25-28 February 1973. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA037961
Entities
People
- H. H. Monahan
Organizations
- United States Army Communications-Electronics Command