World weather watch : Regional Association IV (North and Central America) hurricane operational plan.
Material type: TextSeries: WMO (Series) ; no. 524Publication details: Geneva, Switzerland : Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization, 1979Description: 1 v. (loose-leaf) : mapDDC classification:- F 551.6452 WOR
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The purpose of this plan is to enhance the co-operative efforts of members within WMO Region IV in carrying out their roles in preparing for and issuing forecasts and warnings of all tropical cyclones affecting the area. Tropical cyclone releases issued by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) Miami are explained and examples provided. Observational platforms, including land-based radar, satellites and aircraft reconnaissance are discussed. Where differences exist between the USA's National Hurricane Operational Plan (NHOP) and this plan, aircraft radar and upper-air observations made by the US Department of Defense will comply with USA's NHOP. Communication procedures are outlined with special emphasis on headings required to assure proper computer-processing and distribution of messages. The lists of hurricane names for the Carribean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and the North Atlantic Ocean and the eastern North Pacific are included
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