Feasibility of an operational tropical cyclone prediction model for the western North Pacific area
By: Russell L. Elsberry
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1975
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 56
Subjects: Simulation methods; Cyclones; Numerical weather forecasting
Description: Recent developments in numerical simulation of tropical cyclones and in limited-area, fine-mesh modeling of non-tropical systems are reviewed. Feasibility of developing an operational model for the western North Pacific Ocean region is discussed in terms of a nested grid model. Boundary conditions, numerical techniques, initialization and representation of the physical processes are considered. It is recommended that several Navy agencies cooperate in the development of an operational model to improve meteorological and oceanographic support in the western Pacific region.
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Directory of Laboratory Programs, Department of the Navy, Washington, D. C. 20360."

"May 1975."

Technical report period March 1974 - March 1975.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 34-38)

"Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1975.

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