A  simple analysis/diagnosis system for real time evaluation of vertical motion

Heflick, Scott; Fors, James R.

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A simple analysis/diagnosis system for real time evaluation of vertical motion

1979
By Heflick, Scott ; Fors, James R.
Series: NOAA technical memorandum NWS WR 138

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Personal Author:

Heflick, Scott ; Fors, James R.
Corporate Authors:

United States, National Weather Service., Western Region,
NOAA Program & Office:

NWS (National Weather Service) ; WR (Western Region)
Description:

A diagnostic vertical motion model using a simple, modified Cressman objective analysis technique and a new "one-level" version of the quasi-geostrophic omega equation is investigated. The program is designed to run on an AFOS-type minicomputer. The diagnosed vertical motion field is compared with satellite and precipitation data. The results are in good agreement with the observed data, except in data-poor areas and for weak, small-scale systems. Some applications of this technique to operational forecasting are discussed.
Content Notes:

Scott Heflick and James Fors.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-27).
Keywords:

Numerical Weather Forecasting Precipitation Forecasting Numerical Weather Forecasting Precipitation Forecasting
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NOAA technical memorandum NWS WR 138
Document Type:

Technical Memorandum
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Public Domain
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