SYNOPTIC ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING OF SURFACE CURRENTS

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Abstract:

This report describes various techniques for the operational analysis and forecasting of surface currents on a synoptic time scale. It presents a discussion of the general nature and variability of surface currents and evaluates separately the various components composing the surface currents, as well as their modifying factors. Suggestions are given for the use of these current forecasts in naval problems, navigation and fisheries. Results of large scale, synoptic current calculations are shown.

Author(s):
Hubert, W. E. ; Laevastu, T.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY WEATHER RESEARCH FACILITY NORFOLKVA
Descriptive Note:
Technical note, no. 9
Supplementary Note:
Reprint from Fleet Numerical Weather Facility, Monterey, CA. Technical Note No. 9. DOI: 10.21236/AD0822698
Pagination:
0060

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NWRF-36-0667-127
Monitor Series:
NWRF
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*OCEAN CURRENTS, VELOCITY, OCEAN WAVES, PREDICTIONS, WIND, TRANSPORT PROPERTIES, OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA, SURFACE PROPERTIES, MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, EQUATIONS, SURFACE TEMPERATURE, PERIODIC VARIATIONS, TIDES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Keyword(s):
SEA AIR INTERACTION, SURFACE CURRENTS
Report Date:
1965 Jun 01