Anomalies of Sea Surface Temperatures and Currents in the Jacksonville, Florida Fleet Operating Area,
Abstract
The Jacksonville Fleet Operating Area, and the coastal sections of Georgia and northern Florida are areas that have periods of fog and low stratus that are difficult to forecast. A major factor in the formation of this fog and low stratus is the ocean which provides the required moisture and variable temperature conditions. This paper presents a mesoscale climatological study of the sea surface temperatures (SST) for the area. Several case studies have been provided to relate actual patterns to the climatic charts and to illustrate that SST charts can be prepared on a daily basis. A more accurate knowledge of the sea surface temperature conditions, operationally and climatologically should greatly improve fog and low stratus forecasting capability. This study is of the Jacksonville Fleet Operating Area, but the principles could be applied to any area of the world where the ocean provides temperature variations sufficient to cause fog or low stratus conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1966
- Accession Number
- ADA074211
Entities
People
- J. W. Nickerson