J00A

Description

Conducts a broad range of METOC forecasting activities to be performed in a wide variety of contexts in the generation of METOC products and operational recommendations. Assesses the impact of the elements of the physical environment (Land/Sea/Air/Space) and land/sea interface on both friendly and enemy platforms, sensors and weapon system performance, safety of flight and navigation, and naval/joint operations and missions. Evaluates numerical model performance to quantify the accuracy and reliability of future performance. Analyzes hydrographic features and elements on nautical/navigation charts and forecasts METOC conditions on Synoptic, Meso, and Micro scales. Analyzes side-scan, multi-beam, and single-beam sonar imageries. Collects and analyzes ocean bottom data using unmanned underwater vehicles. Creates climatological studies supporting Naval Warfare Planning. Produces forecasts and warnings. Characterizes the operating environment and recommends courses of action to enhance the warfighters’ ability to exploit the physical environment for successful mission accomplishment. Briefs forecasted METOC conditions in support of Warfare Operations (e.g. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Warfare (MIW), Strike Warfare (STW), Navy Special Warfare (NSW)). Distributes data internally and externally to aircraft, ships, and shore activities via communication devices/web-centric architecture.