Abstract: The sensitivity (S) of the number of correctly forecast events (?hits?) to changes in threat score is explored. An emphasis is placed on the practical utility of S for end users of operational systems who may need to further ...

Abstract: A computational system that uses statistical equations to forecast hourly probabilities of marine stratus burn-off (via ceiling) at the San Francisco International Airport for 1?6-h lead times is developed. The system is ...

Abstract: The number of surface observations from nonstandardized networks across the United States has appreciably increased the last several years. Automated Weather Services, Inc. (AWS), maintains one example of this type of ...