National Weather Service Reference Manual
National Weather Service Reference Manual

Author: United States. National Weather Service

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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"The National Weather Service (NWS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has an operating program responsible to the needs of the American people and the wide variety and variability of this Nation's weather. This reference manual is designed to aid the user of Nus products and services. Forecast terminology, various routine, and non-routine products are presented to better inform the user"--Introduction.

From Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction
From Research to Operations in Weather Satellites and Numerical Weather Prediction

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2000-09-07

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0309069416

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This workshop report examines the capability of the forecast system to efficiently transfer weather and climate research findings into improved operational forecast capabilities. It looks in particular at the Environmental Modeling Center of the National Weather Service and environmental observational satellite programs. Using these examples, the report identifies several shortcomings in the capability to transition from research to operations. Successful transitions from R&D to operational implementation requires (1) understanding of the importance (and risks) of the transition, (2) development and maintenance of appropriate transition plans, (3) adequate resource provision, and (4) continuous feedback (in both directions) between the R&D and operational activities.

A Vision for the National Weather Service
A Vision for the National Weather Service

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1999-03-04

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 0309173213

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In this study, the committee explores ways the National Weather Service (NWS) can take advantage of continuing advances in science and technology to meet the challenges of the future. The predictions are focused on the target year 2025. Because specific predictions about the state of science and technology or the NWS more than 25 years in the future will not be entirely accurate, the goal of this report is to identify and highlight trends that are most likely to influence change. The Panel on the Road Map for the Future National Weather Service developed an optimistic vision for 2025 based on advances in science and technology.