Random Chaos
(Weather Analyst)
Thu Sep 22 2005 01:02 AM
Re: Category 5 Hurricane Rtia Moves Westward in the Gulf

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What is the a98e..is it a global model..info please....




"A98E: The A98E model is a statistical-dynamical prediction model that uses geopotential heights from the GFS forecast to modify a CLIPER (CLImatology and PERsistence) track forecast. It is the early NHC98 Statistical-Dynamical Model run for the Atlantic."

Source: http://weather.wtoc.com/tropical/computer_proj1.htm (aren't google searches handy? )



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