Synoptic and Mesoscale Influences on Refraction During SHAREM 110.

Abstract

Highly variable refractive conditions over the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman are studied during the SHAREM 110. Data collected during SHAREM 110, conducted in February 1995, included the Naval Operational Regional Atmospheric Prediction System (NORAPS), a large data base of upper air profiles, shipboard surface weather observations, and satellite imagery. Four different meteorological regimes occurred; pre-Shamal or Kaus, Shamal, Northeast Monsoon, and a short Shamal event. In addition to discussing the effects of synoptic meteorology on refraction during these periods, topography is also found to be a major factor in influencing refractive variability. The land/sea breeze was also found to be very important in modifying the low level refractive structure, especially in the Gulf of Oman.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA303233

Entities

People

  • David J. Byers

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Databases
  • Gulfs
  • Meteorology
  • Observation
  • Persian Gulf
  • Refraction
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Sea Breeze
  • Shipboard
  • Topography

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security

Technology Areas

  • Space