This table provides one thousand technical terms which can be used for a multitude of purposes. It is especially useful for explaining why a previous forecast didn't pan out, or, when in doubt, for explaining what will happen next.
To use, choose a three-digit number (may include leading zeroes), and then match column A to the hundreds digit, column B to the tens digit, and column C to the units digit.
For example, a local pilot wants to know why yesterday's forecast went bust. First, think of a three-digit number such as 012. 0 in column A, 1 in column B, and 2 in column C... Then immediately state that the integrated vorticity stratification was in error, so you had a foot of snow instead of sunny and warm conditions. Who would question that?
|
COLUMN A |
COLUMN B |
COLUMN C |
| 0. |
integrated |
thermal |
equilibrium |
| 1. |
psuedo |
vorticity |
transfer |
| 2. |
dynamic |
solenoidal |
stratification |
| 3. |
potential |
molecular |
balance |
| 4. |
diurnal |
orographic |
field |
| 5. |
stratospheric |
turbulent |
correlation |
| 6. |
cumulative |
solar |
discontinuity |
| 7. |
absolute |
inertial |
advection |
| 8. |
kinematic |
rotational |
trajectory |
| 9. |
conditional |
vapor |
function |
Air Weather Service Forecaster Memo (AWS/FM-300/005) , May 1983. Single Station Analysis and Forecasting -- Conversion Tables, Miscellaneous Charts.
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