The Integrated Turbulence Forecasting Algorithm (ITFA) Meteorological Evaluation

Abstract

This report summarizes the Integrated Turbulence Forecasting Algorithm (ITFA) Meteorological Evaluation conducted by ACT-32O from January to August 2000. The ITFA, developed at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), combines several turbulence forecasting techniques into a single algorithm that produces a forecast of the potential for high-level, clear-air turbulence. The purpose of the evaluation was to provide a subjective assessment of the performance, characteristics, and trends of the ITFA before and during periods of widespread, significant turbulence. Evaluation results indicate that ITFA has the potential to be a useful tool for the detection and prediction of jet-stream/wind shear induced upper-level turbulence. In addition, several recommendations were made for further development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA411057

Entities

People

  • Danny Sims
  • Jeff Weinrich
  • Victor Passetti

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Clear Air Turbulence
  • Computer Programs
  • Environment
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Great Lakes
  • Jet Streams
  • Lead Time
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • Shell Scripts
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Turbulence
  • United States
  • Weather Forecasting
  • Wind Shear

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Systems Analysis and Design