Diagnosing Quasi-Geostrophic forcing using PC-GRIDDS : a case study

Nicosia, David

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Diagnosing Quasi-Geostrophic forcing using PC-GRIDDS : a case study

Published Date:

1995

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Eastern Region technical attachment (National Weather Service (U.S.)) ; no. 1995-2B

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Diagnosing Quasi-Geostrophic forcing using PC-GRIDDS : a case study

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Nicosia, David

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United States, National Weather Service,

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"Until recently, forecasters have had limited means to diagnose quasi-geostrophic (Q-G) forcing. The limited graphical model output (from AFOS or standard pressure level graphics) available makes diagnosing Q-G forcing difficult in certain situations (Sanders and Hoskins 1990; Dunn 1991). Current operational practices for estimating Q-G forcing are based on pre-NWP and early-NWP era techniques and are outdated (Dunn 1991). Barnes (1985) states that operational diagnosis of Q-G forcing has been plagued by approximations and assumptions"--Introduction.

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United States

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