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Learn why NWS weather forecasts are crucial for marine planning, with insights on avoidance strategies. Explore favorite weather data sources and food for thought on the future of navigation and data transmission.
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VOS Marine Partner Panel CDR Jeremy M. Adams, NOAA NOAA Liaison to the USCG August 28, 2014
WX Planning and Decision Making NWS WX forecasts and graphical products are CRUCIAL to operational planning “The ship rolled unexpectedly and…”
Avoidance Strategies • Grin and Bear It: • Son of Ivan • 3 Sisters of SW Pass • Hatteras SE Gale • Run and Hide • Buoy Biomass Removal Operations
Favorite WX Data Products/Sources • Radiofax Wind/Waves, 500 mb Chart • Navy “WEAX” • XM WX • NWS/NHC/TPC Website • Weather Underground • Weather Channel
TurboWin or AMVER/SEAS? • Mac or PC? • Paper or Plastic? • To be or not to be?
Food For Thought • Data QA – Outreach! Answer “Why?” and “Who Cares?” • Future of Navigation - Expansion of AIS capability • NOS Navigation Manager and PMO Coordination • Data Transmission – Iridium, AIS • Future of HF Broadcasted Products • Automation