Accession Number:

AD0460798

Title:

SURF FORECASTING,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVY WEATHER RESEARCH FACILITY NORFOLK VA

Personal Author(s):

• Griswold, Gale M.

Report Date:

1964-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

20.0

Abstract:

This report is intended for the Navy Meteorologist and Aerographers mate who is called upon to make surf forecasts for amphibious operations. It discusses in a basic and introductory manner 1 waves, their properties and characteristics 2 surf, its cause and effect 3 forecasting surf conditions for the case of a straight and parallel beach. The concluding section points to the need for further research in the field. Author

Descriptors:

• *OCEAN WAVES
• SEA WATER
• VELOCITY
• COASTAL REGIONS
• WIND
• VELOCITY
• AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE