Verification of COAMPS (registered trademark) Clear-Sky Forecasts Over the Pacific
Abstract
The primary goal of this work is to evaluate, describe, and improve the performance of COAMPS(tm) cloud forecasts in terms of their ability to predict clear skies for airborne intelligence and reconnaissance operations. The objective of this work is to quantitatively verify the quality of COAMPS(tm) clear-sky forecasts in terms of the position and timing of clear-sky events primarily over the Pacific Ocean. The results will be communicated in terms of the systematic biases as well as the ability to predict clear periods over a range of spatial scales. The feasibility of applying statistical forecasts and/or physics-based corrections will also be investigated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA523457
Entities
People
- Jason Nachamkin
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory