Assessment of Nexrad Coverage and Associated Weather Services (1995) / Chapter Skim
Currently Skimming:
Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Pages 1-3
The Chapter Skim interface presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter.
Select key terms on the right to highlight them within pages of the chapter.
From page 1... ...
The modernized NWS will obtain substantially more weather data through the use of new technology that will include automated surface observations, Doppler radars, satellites, and data assimilation on supercomputers. Advanced information processing technology will be used to integrate the various data fields and to provide them to the forecaster in useful forms.
|
From page 2... ...
of a composite system that consists of several powerful new observational systems, including geostationary and polar satellites, automated surface observing equipment, lightning detection networks, wind profilers, and other atmospheric sounders. The composite system also includes cooperative networks of human observers and spotters, the skills of experienced forecasters, and improved numerical forecast models.
|
From page 3... ...
This assessment should evaluate the warnings and reported events on a per-unit-area basis, as well as the traditional National Weather Service verification statistics. The assessment should include further testing in the Modernization and Associated Restructuring Demonstration in addition to tests at diverse geographic locations.
|
Key Terms
This material may be derived from roughly machine-read images, and so is provided only to facilitate research.
More
information on Chapter Skim is available.