Computer Models Used by AFGWC and NMC for Weather Analysis and Forecasting

摘要

Describes the numerical analysis and forecast models most widely used by U.S. AirForce meteorologists. These models are: the Air Force Global Weather Central (AFGWC) Global Spectral Model (GSM) the AFGWC Real-Time Nephanalysis (RTNEPH); the AFGWC High Resolution Analysis (HIRAS) models; the AFGWC Five-Layer cloud forecast model (5-LAYER); the National Meteorological Center (NMC) Nested Grid Model (NGM); and the NMC Aviation/Medium Range Forecast (AVN/MRF) model. Report also describes model grids and tells how the grids are built. Strengths and weaknesses of the various models are discussed, along with AFGWC and NMC production cycles. Meteorology, Weather, Forecasting, Computers, Supercomputers, Computer programs, Models, Analysis, Computer analysis, Numerical analysis, Cray, Grids, Resolution, Topography, Map projections, More.