Accuracy and Operational Use of Medium and Extended Range Numerical Atmospheric Forecasts: A Review.

Abstract

The potential benefits of medium range (5-10 day) and extended range (10-15 day) atmospheric forecasts in support of the U.S. Navy are assessed. The present and likely near-future state of the art of medium range and extended range forecasting are surveyed, summarized, and related to specific operational requirements and applications of such forecasts. Conclusions regarding the required skill for longer-range forecasts are provided, Several issues relating to forecast system at a central site, and to presentation, distribution and use of products, are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA155027

Entities

People

  • H. D. Hamilton
  • P. A. Petit
  • R. L. Elsberry

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Climate
  • Climate Change
  • Computers
  • Energy Transfer
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Geography
  • Grids
  • Heat Energy
  • Meteorology
  • Naval Operations
  • North America
  • Research Facilities
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Self Assembly
  • Surface Temperature
  • Weather Forecasting

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Theoretical Analysis.