An Investigation of Marine Fog Forecast Concepts.

Abstract

As a follow-on to eight years of field study of marine fog, an investigation of potential fog forecasting concepts was initiated. Task 1 involved examination and interpretation of synoptic scale meteorological data in terms of micro- and meso-scale marine fog data acquired by Calspan on previous West Coast field studies. The results of this investigation were summarized in an experimental 'decision tree' for use in the forecasting of marine fog. As Task 2, Calspan conducted a descriptive investigation of the circumstances and characteristics of marine fog occurring in the northern Gulf of Mexico through analysis and interpretation of fog data previously acquired by Calspan during the Panama City II experiment. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA097338

Entities

People

  • B. J. Wattle
  • C. W. Rogers
  • E. J. Mack
  • R. J. Rilie

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Masses
  • Boundary Layer
  • Coastal Regions
  • Condensation
  • Drops
  • Heat Energy
  • High Pressure
  • Instrumentation
  • Inversion
  • Isotherms
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Data
  • Meteorology
  • Observation
  • Ridges
  • Sea Level
  • Surface Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Systems Analysis and Design