The Basics of Weather Models

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Abstract:

Without using mathematics, this memo summarizes the important information weather forecasters need to know to apply numerical weather prediction NWP forecasts. Weve had to make some tough choices regarding what material to include. Weve put the more technically rigorous information in an appendix readers can review this material as they have time. Weve organized the material under three main topics History of NWP. Components of an NWP model. Sfrengths and weaknesses of NWP models--what these models can and cannot do.

Author(s):
Meyer, W. D.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WEATHER SERVICE SCOTT AFB IL
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
Air Weather Service Forcaster Memo DOI: 10.21236/ADA263386
Pagination:
0015

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AWS/FM-93/001
Monitor Series:
AWS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Space; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MATHEMATICAL MODELS, *WEATHER FORECASTING, *METEOROLOGY, ATMOSPHERIC MOTION, ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS, METEOROLOGICAL DATA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics
Keyword(s):
NWP(NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION)
Report Date:
1993 Mar 01