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NMOC
Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command |
Provides METOC, Bathymetry and Hydrography, Precise Time and Astrometry (PTA), and products and services that enable decision making for Naval and Joint forces, and security cooperation.
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Battlespace on Demand
(BonD) |
Supports the long-range Naval Oceanography stategy for linking environmental data to timely and informed decisions.
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The Data Layer
Tier 0 (BonD) |
Collection of Data
Data collected while observing the atmosphere and the ocean using a vast range of in site sensors and remote sensors. |
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The Environment Layer
Tier 1 (BonD) |
Processing of Tier 0 Data
The Tier 0 data are analyzed, processed, and merged into databases and/or prediction systems or numerical models to forecast the future state of the environment. |
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The Performance Layer
Tier 2 (BonD) |
Predicted Environmentals Added to Tier 1 Data
In Tier 2, the predicted environment is used in conjunction with information about the operational environment to predict how forces, sensors, weapons systems, and platforms will perform over time in a given operational situation. |
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The Decision Layer
Tier 3 (BonD) |
Situational Awareness Gained in Tier 2 is Applied to Specific Mission or Problem Set
In Tier 3, the situational awareness gained in Tier 2 is applied to specific situations to quantify risk and opportunity at strategic, operational, and tactical levels. |
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NEP-Oc
Navy Enterprise Portal Oceanography |
Will serve as a single access point for all METOC web-accessible information on the NIPRNet and SIPRNet.
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Weather forecasts, warnings, and recommendations
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Fleet Weather Center (FWC) Norfolk, Viginia
and FWC San Diego, California |
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Typhoon warning functions
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Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
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OTSR Route Surveillance Message
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Issued upon the receipt of a MOVREP requesting service, it confirms that Optimum Track Ship Routing (OTSR) surveillance will be provided.
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OTSR Divert Recommendation
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Issued when conditions are forecast to exceed wind or sea limits as determined by the supported unit.
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OTSR Route Recommendation
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Planning route issued upon request that considers the ship's limits, operational constraints, currents, icebergs, and time/fuel savings.
Planning routes must be requested 72 hours before getting underway. |
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Special Weather Advisory
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Issued for prolonged periods of heavy weather in high-traffic areas of the AOR, 72+ hours in advance.
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Enroute Weather Forecast (WEAX)
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A tailored weather and sea state forecast along a unit's Points of Intended Movement (PIM).
Requested via the ship's MOVEREP, the WEAX is produced once daily (twice daily for special circumstances or upon request). Dissemminated via message traffic. |
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OPAREA Forecasts
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Produced once a day for major operating areas, the forecasts are transmitted via message traffic and posted to the NEP-Oc.
The product includes a 24-hour forecast and 48-hour outlook. |
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Aviation Weather Support
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Provided by Fleet Weather Center (FWC) Norfolk, VA and FWC San Diego, CA.
Norfolk has an aviation detachment located in Sembach, Germany. San Diego has avaiation detachments located in Atsugi, Japan and Pearl Harbo, HI. |
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Flight Weather Briefing
(DD175-1) |
The flight weather brief is required for pilots by OPNAVINST 3710.7 (series).
The brief provides weather information for the departure point, route-of-flight, destination(s), and alternate destination(s). |
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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
(TAF) |
The TAF is a 24-hour forecast for each Naval Air Station which is updated periodically.
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Optimum Path Aircraft Routing System
(OPARS) |
The primary purpose is to provide a flight planning service to the Naval Aviation community.
A recommended customized flight plan is provided by using computer programs to analyze the latest environmental forecast data and the most fue-efficient flight profile for a specific aircraft. |
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Thunderstorm Watch (T2)
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Destructive wind and accompanying thunderstorms are within 25 Nautical Miles (NM) or expected within 6 hours.
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Thunderstorm Warning (T1)
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Destructive wind and accompanying thunderstorms are within 10 NM, or expected within 1 hour.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (T2)
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Severe thunderstorms are defined as having gusts of wind greater than 50 knots, hail with a diameter greater than 3/4", and/or tornadoes.
Destructive wind accompanying severe thunderstorms are within 25 NM, or expected within 6 hours. |
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning (T1)
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Destructive wind accompanying severe thunderstorms are within 10 NM, or expected within 1 hour.
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Small Craft Warning
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Sustained wind of 18-33 knots are forecast for harbors and inland waters.
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Gale Warning
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Sustained wind of 34-47 knots are forecast for harbors, inland waters, ocean areas, airfields, and installations.
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Freezing Precipitation Advisory
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Up to 1/4" accumulation.
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Freezing Precipitation Warning
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Greater than 1/4" accumulation.
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TCOR 5
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Destructive winds are possible within 96 hours.
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TCOR 4
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Destructive wind of the force indicated within 72 hours.
Review hazardous and destructive weather implementation plans. |
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TCOR 3
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Destructive winds are possible within 48 hours.
Take preliminary precautions. |
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TCOR 2
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Destructive winds are anticipated within 24 hours.
Take precautions that establish an appropriate state of readiness. |
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TCOR 1
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Destructive winds indicated within 12 hours.
Take final precautions. |
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Tsunami Warning
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Issued when a tsunami with significant widespread inundation is imminent or expected.
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Tsunami Advisory
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Issued when the threat of a potential tsunami exists which may produce strong currents or waves dangerous to those in or near the water.
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Tsunami Watch
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Issued to alert emergency management officials and the public of an event which may later impact the watch area.
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Tsunami Information Statement
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Issued to inform emergency management officials and the public that an earthquake has occurred, or that a tsunami warning, watch, or advisory has been issued for another section of the ocean.
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The Precise Time and Astrometry (PTA) Directorate
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Provides the foundational data for positioning, navigation, and timing operations.
All PTA support and products are provided by the United States Naval Observatory, located in Washington, D.C. |
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ASW
Anti-Submarine Warfare |
Support is comprised of three components:
- ASW Reachback Cell (RBC) - Naval Oceanography ASW Teams (NOATS) - Naval Oceanography ASW Detachments (NOADS) These components are organized under two Echelon V commands: - Naval Oceanography ASW Center (NOAC), Stennis Space Center (SSC) - NOAC Yokosuka, JA |
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ASW Reach Back Cell (RBC)
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Is a centralized, 24x7, support cell operated by Naval Oceanography ASW Center, Stennis Space Center that provides detailed environmental analysis and modeling for ASW forces.
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Naval Oceanography ASW Detachments (NOADs)
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Are primarily co-located with Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) activities and provide support directly to those squadrons.
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Naval Oceanography ASW Teams (NOATs)
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Experts in ASW related environmental analysis, forecasting, and planning.
They deploy direct support to ASW Commanders and staffs at the theater, strike group, DESRON, and MOCC levels. |
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Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center (NOMWC)
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Located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, it is the primary organization that provides operational capabilities to Mine Warfare (MIW) and Mine Countermeasures (MCM) forces worldwide.
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ASW Reach Back Cell (RBC) Support Products
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- Tactical Oceanographic Assessment (TOA)
- Tactical Oceanographic Features Assessment (TOFA) - Acoustice Grid Analysis (AGA) - Performance Surface Map (PSMAP) - Water Sampling Plan (WSP) - Critical Factors Chart (CFC) - Critical Features Assessment (CFA) |
