The U.S. Weather Watch: A Composite System.

Abstract

The observing system is a key element in monitoring local and global weather, and is essential to the provision of forecasts and services to the Nation. It has changed greatly over the past century, and its evolution over the next 15 years is expected to be even more rapid. This paper reviews those expected changes and other key NOAA programs. Keywords: Environmental Satellites, Weather Satellites, Weather Observations; Weather Radar; POES, GOES, AFOS, AWIPS-90, NASA, NOAA, NEXRAD, PROFS, Environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA165072

Entities

People

  • E. Friday Jr.
  • F. Zbar
  • J. Hussey
  • R. Koffler

Organizations

  • National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Detectors
  • Environment
  • Geography
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Information Systems
  • Marine Transportation
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Radar
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Meteorology
  • Observation
  • Ocean Currents
  • Radar
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space