Sea surface forecasting
The task of forecasting various elements of
the sea surface is the responsibility of senior Aerographer’s Mates filling a
variety of billets. Aboard carriers, sea condition forecasts for flight
operations, refueling, or underway replenishment must be provided on a routine
basis. Staffs of larger facilities will generally provide surf forecasts for
amphibious operations, while at air stations that support search and rescue
(SAR) units, you maybe called upon to provide forecasts of sea conditions and
surface currents. Therefore, it is
important that you be familiar with these elements and be able to provide
forecasts as necessary.
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