The NWS continues to utilize Harry Edmon as a systems analyst resource. Once student volunteers become proficient in certain duties, time is freed up for NWS personnel to work on projects, etc. C. Daily access to output from the MM5 mesoscale model by NWS forecasters has led to better understanding of terrain-induced circulations, and hence better forecasts. The MM5 forecasts have become more and more reliable and forecasters routinely use the model guidance for marine forecasts. D. The Amtospheric.
Science department maintains the mesoscale network observations archives.
This gives NWS more time for studies, etc., since we do not have to devote resources to the archiving function. E. Free access to University's data archive. The data include microfilm of upper air and surface, all local surface observations including the non-standard set cooperatively collected, and many full resolution model grids. Several of this past years forecaster studies relied upon this data archive. Through the university sponsored mesoscale modeling committee, the NWS developed closer ties with the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency.