Large-Scale Aerosol Modeling and Analysis

Abstract

The long-term goal of this research is to develop a practical predictive capability for visibility and weather effects of aerosol particles for the entire globe for timely use in planning and executing DoD operations and activities. The fundamental predicted variables are the concentrations of atmospheric aerosol particles responsible for degradation of Electro-Optical (EO) propagation in regions of DoD interest. Post-processors calculate the optical parameters useful in strategic and tactical planning, training, and operational activities. This forecast and simulation capability is also used in theoretical studies of the Earth's atmosphere and has operational usefulness in scientific field campaigns.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2010
Accession Number
ADA542335

Entities

People

  • Annette L. Walker
  • Cynthia A. Curtis
  • Douglas L. Westphal

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Assimilation
  • Delphi Method
  • Dust Storms
  • Earth Sciences
  • Geography
  • High Resolution
  • Iraqi-War
  • Military Research
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Particles
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Surface Temperature
  • United States Central Command
  • Validation
  • Weather Forecasting

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers