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EUGENE WEI
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erators becomes critical to ensure input data continuity and NYOFS product quality.
The system is designed for automatic operation
with minimum manual attention. Therefore, the system requires an automatic recovery mechanism in
case of system failure, such as model instability due
to erroneous input
data or unexpected
power interruption.
The hourly nowcast
is particularly critical to the system operation. Therefore,
the recovery procedure implemented
in NYOFS assures
the continuation of
system operation
and the product
quality.
NYOFS will be
undergoing modifications by adding
more forecast products based on user
(e.g., Sandy Hook
Fig. 4. Example of NYOFS near-surface current forecast guidance.
Pilots Association)
feedback for navigaThe three-dimensional circulation field has been tion purposes. To date we have received requests for
used by NOAAs Office of Response and Restoration additional forecast guidance products for water level
for improved response to hazardous materials release. at the Goethals Bridge in New Jersey, a cross-chanThat office has utilized NYOFS three-dimensional ve- nel current velocity section in the Kill Van Kull, and
locity fields (shown in Fig. 4) as the advection forc- detailed current patterns near Hells Gate at the intersection of the Harlem and East Rivers.
ing for their oil spill trajectory prediction model.
to determine the minimum safe underkeel clearance
along the complete transit from berth to the harbor
entrance. With NYOFS forecast guidance, this system
allows shippers to make sound decisions regarding
maximizing tonnage and limiting passage times, without compromising safety.
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