At Fleet Numerical, see how advanced computer and communications technology is used in world-wide support of Navy operations, helping to ensure that our Navy ships and planes can operate safely in the marine environment. At the National Weather Service, observe local weather forecasters as they prepare the official public forecasts for all of Central and Northern California. Learn more about their experiences in predicting disruptive weather events, such as floods, high winds and waves. At the Naval Research Laboratory, talk to scientists about data gathered in recent Pacific field experiments, and learn more about the latest findings on a variety of weather-related topics. You will also have the opportunity to see an incredible variety of images produced at NRL from different types of satellite measurements, as well as experience the latest in visualization techniques for meteorological data.
Admission is free.
There will be educational posters and displays, interactive computer demonstrations, scientific presentations, and a variety of activities for school-age children. Don't miss this rare opportunity to visit a site not often open to the public. It is also one of the half dozen internationally recognized operational weather centers and the world's leader in global oceanographic and coupled air-ocean forecasting. Each day the center compiles the world's most complete database of global oceanographic and atmospheric observations, and runs its sophisticated suite of oceanographic models, atmospheric models, and satellite processing software on advanced computers including three supercomputers. The resulting products are distributed to users around the world through a variety of dedicated communication links, dial-up networks, and worldwide web access.