A Resume of Short-range Forecasting Techniques


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Certain techniques applicable to improve short-range forecasting are discussed briefly and references are furnished from which the reader can obtain detailed information on the various methods. (Author).




Listing of Seminars Available at AWS Wings


Book Description

The technical note furnishes a complete listing of the prepared technical seminars at AWS wing headquarters which are available for loan to all AWS units for local presentation. The listing includes the seminar subject, author (where available), number of copies available, period of loan, approximate presentation time, type of illustrative material, and a brief synopsis of the seminar material. The information is based on an annual report from AWS wings. (Author).







Diurnal Variation of Summertime Thunderstorm Activity Over the United States


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Observations from 294 Air Force and National Weather Service Stations scattered throughout the United States were used to study the diurnal variation of summertime thunderstorm activity. The results of this study are summarized in isoline frequency charts giving monthly values of the 24-hour mean, the variance of the mean hourly values, hours of maximum frequency, and the phase, amplitude, and explained variance of the diurnal and semidiurnal harmonics. (Author).










Government Reports Index


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A Survey of Availability of Hurricane/typhoon Packages and Associated Data


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The survey outlines the types and format of data available on tropical cyclones. The emphasis is on data packages assembled for individual storms. A list of sources for currently available packages is provided. In addition, a catalog of data archived at National Climatic Center, Asheville, North Carolina, and a bibliography of long-term tropical storm climatology are provided. (Author).