Weather Research Center Weather Navigator
Dr. John C. Freeman and Jill F. Hasling, both Certified Consulting Meteorologists by the American Meteorological Society, have developed an operating model for forecasting site specific offshore winds, significant waves, swells and maximum combined seas for marine locations all over the world. The two have used their experience in meteorology and numerical model programming to help verify and simplify the models for use on a daily basis. These forecast are available at WRC's website
Development of the forecast methods was started in the mid 1950’s when Dr. Freeman began providing marine weather forecasts and hurricane advisories for pipeline operators in the Gulf of Mexico. Mrs. Hasling, Director of Weather Research Center, joined him in the mid 1970's and began programming the wind and wave models that are used today. These models are continually being verified and improved for locations all over the world. The Internet provides a tool to develop Weather Navigator to give faster and easier access to the daily forecast. The meteorologists at the Center create more than 600 forecasts per day for locations all over the world.
Weather Navigator links the user to NOAA satellite and color radar imagery, aviation weather forecasts, plus unlimited access to all Weather Research Center's detailed site specific marine weather forecasts. In addition, other offshore weather information such as buoy/platform observations, maximum combined seas graphics, extreme conditions and surface current forecasts is available. Gulf of Mexico Deep water site specific current profiles are available [Click here for a description of the SS-TCP
The Weather Research Center was established as a non-profit educational and research organization. The Center provides educational programs through its research and consulting services in meteorology and oceanography. These services include worldwide weather forecasting. Offshore and inland forecasts are available for any location in the world. These services are provided over the Internet, via fax or email.
The staff is dedicated to the advancement of the profession of meteorology and oceanography. This is accomplished through education of the young professional by developing and offering summer fellowships and other educational and training opportunities for students who have a distinct interest in the weather. The policy under which the staff operates is to strive toward the advancement of scientific research techniques and to improve the awareness of environmental impact through better communication links between communities of business and science.
For more information on Weather Navigator and Weather Research Center please contact Liz Murphy at 713-529-3076 or by e-mail at wrc@wxresearch.com.