Navy Tactical Applications Guide. Volume 6, Part 1. Tropics Weather Analysis and Forecast Applications.

Abstract

The Navy Tactical Applications Guide (NTAG), Volume 6, is devoted to regional weather analysis and forecast applications of meteorological satellite imagery in the tropics. Part 1 deals with operationally significant phenomena and effects in the tropics, excluding tropical cyclones. Part 2, to be published at a later date, will focus on tropical cyclone genesis and evolution in areas around the globe. The volume is organized into four regional areas: Tropical Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean (EASTPAC), Tropical Western Pacific Ocean (WESTPAC), and Tropical Indian Ocean. In each section, synoptic-scale phenomena are discussed first, followed by mesoscale phenomena. A number of new analysis techniques, never before published, appear in this volume. The analysis techniques will be useful to Navy meteorologists aboard ships operating in coastal regions or in mid-ocean transit.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA183046

Entities

People

  • Robert W. Fett
  • Walter A. Bohan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Central America
  • Climate Change
  • Coastal Regions
  • Detection
  • Geography
  • Heat Energy
  • High Pressure
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Meteorology
  • North America
  • Oceanography
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Research Facilities
  • Ridges
  • Terrain
  • Topography

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Business Analytics
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites