AFOS (Automation of Field Operations and Services)-Era Forecast Verification, October 1985

摘要

The National Weather Service (NWS) has implemented a national forecast verification system which utilizes the processing and communication capabilities of the Automation of Field Operations and Services (AFOS) system. The AFOS-era forecast verification (AEV) system is a major step in implementing the National Verification Plan (NWS, 1982a) and replaces two existing national verification programs. The software described here, which is implemented at WSFO's, creates and maintains the local data base of collated forecasts and observations. It also transmits the locally collected forecasts and observations to NMC. The design of the local, long-term archive and the production of local summaries can be adjusted to suit local needs.