Map Projections and Grid Systems for Meteorological Applications

Abstract

This Technical Note describes the maps and grids currently used at the Air Force Global Weather Central (AFGWC) to provide conventional meteorological support. It does not discuss those used for space environmental support, however. The emphasis is on the mathematical equations needed for proper earth location of meteorological data on both maps and grids. This Technical Note is intended to serve as a reference for programmers. In addition, it provides information for users of AFGWC products and the meteorological community at large.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100324

Entities

People

  • James E. Hoke
  • John L. Hayes
  • Larry G. Renninger

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Geometry
  • Grids
  • Meteorological Data
  • North America
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States
  • Weather Forecasting

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Computer Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space