Numerical Environmental Prediction.
Abstract
This report outlines present programs and future plans for numerical analysis and forecasting of the air/ocean environment at this activity. The Operations Schedule, Operational Program Descriptions and Data Handling Programs (160A) sections are presented in greater detail in order that operational users and computer network stations may obtain a better understanding of how the products are derived and the approximate time they are available for dissemination. The methods of attack used have been a combination of theoretical equations with proven synoptic-empirical principles. The atmosphere and the oceans are treated as one environment; particular attention is directed toward the effects of interaction between the two media which constitute the naval environmental operating area. Extensive comparison with observed features and their time variation in both the atmosphere and the ocean is used to establish the acceptability of analysis and forecast models. A model becomes operational when overall results are equal to or better than those obtained through hand techniques.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- ADA081810