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Environmental Modeling Center

 
 

Marine Modeling and Analysis Branch (MMAB)
Mission Statement

The Marine Modeling and Analysis Branch is part of the Environmental Modeling Center, which is responsible for the development of improved numerical weather and marine prediction modeling systems within NCEP/NWS.

Provide analysis and real-time forecast guidance (1-16 days) on marine meteorological, oceanographic, and cryospheric parameters over the global oceans and coastal areas of the US.

Evaluate quality of retrievals of ocean surface data from satellite borne sensors, improve their quality as needed, and examine the impacts of the data on forecast models.

Monitor performance of operational guidance products.

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For more information, please contact Dr. Hendrik Tolman at Hendrik.Tolman@noaa.gov
Last Modified 17 December 2002
Last Reviewed 17 June 2004
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Environmental Modeling Center
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Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-4304
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