The Air Force Global Weather Central Surface Temperature Model.

Abstract

This report describes AFGWC' 5 Surface Temperature Model (SFCTMP) mainframe computer program; explains how it produces global temperature analyses and forecasts at and near the earth's surface. The report also covers the various processors used and the ties to other models, particularly the RTNEPH and quality control and deficiencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA302632

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People

  • Thomas J. Kopp

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Atmospheric Temperature
  • Climate Change
  • Cloud Cover
  • Computer Programs
  • Databases
  • Equations
  • Geography
  • Grids
  • Heat Energy
  • Latent Heat
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Meteorology
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Solar Radiation
  • Surface Temperature
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.