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MURI Presentation. David Jones May 21, 2002. Overview. The Navy forecaster environment TAF Information TAF Workflow Model Preliminary Conclusions Visualization improvements. The Work Conditions. The forecaster desk Limited space Multiple monitors and data sources.
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MURI Presentation David Jones May 21, 2002 Applied Physics Laboratory
Overview • The Navy forecaster environment • TAF Information • TAF Workflow Model • Preliminary Conclusions • Visualization improvements Applied Physics Laboratory
The Work Conditions • The forecaster desk • Limited space • Multiple monitors and data sources Applied Physics Laboratory
Forecaster Interactions • Customer service • Interruptions • Multiple tasks Applied Physics Laboratory
Forecaster Support • The AG observer • Helps anchor the model predictions • Forecaster backup Applied Physics Laboratory
Creating a TAF: Info Used Applied Physics Laboratory
Time with Information Applied Physics Laboratory
MM5 Breakdown Applied Physics Laboratory
A TAF Workflow Model Review Satellite Review Num. Pred. SPIN-UP Check model initialization against satellite & obs Uncertainty Review local TAFS Confirm Check specific model fields Decisions Write TAF parameters Submit TAF Applied Physics Laboratory
Preliminary Conclusions • Heavy reliance on UW MM5 web site • Small portion is used most: loops • EFS not used, yet • Verification of past forecasts not done • Concern with model initialization vs. sat & obs • Tools at hand does not make this easy • Biggest uncertainty for the TAF is whether to stick with model or offset it Applied Physics Laboratory
Visualization Improvements • What we can’t do • Use the “New Paradigm” as a framework for vis. tools • Support where uncertainty is largest Applied Physics Laboratory
Future Work • Analysis of current tapes • More CTA • NWS • Additional Navy forecast center • Based on CTA develop a prototype interface that includes the verification system & EFS • Test of multi-monitors & curved screen (Psych, APL & MS) Applied Physics Laboratory