Nephanalysis

A nephanalaysis is the analysis of a synoptic chart focusing on the types and amount of clouds and precipitation.[1] A nephanalysis can be used to avoid hazardous weather areas, by ships preparing routes for cruises, and to locate good fishing areas.[2] This technique is rarely performed in modern forecasting, due to the prevalence of worldwide satellite imagery.[3]

References

  1. Glossary of Meteorology. Nephanalysis. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
  2. National Weather Service. Nephanalysis. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
  3. AEROGRAPHER'S MATE 1&C. SHORT-RANGE EXTRAPOLATION. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
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