The Air Force Global Weather Central Surface Temperature Model.

Abstract

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

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA320832

Entities

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
  • Heat Flux
  • Latent Heat
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Meteorology
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Solar Radiation
  • Surface Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computer Science.