OCEANOGRAPHY AND OCEANOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

FOREWORD

Over the years, the terms aerographer and meteorologist have, for the most part, become synonymous. Both terms pertain to individuals in the field of meteorology. What is not recognized by many is that aerographers also do considerable work in the field of oceanography.

Aerographers have always studied the atmospheric environment, and since the atmosphere directly impacts on the oceans of the world, aerographers have been given the responsibility of analyzing the ocean environment and predicting changes that occur within it.

The oceans of the world cover over 70 percent of Earth, and they are the reason that Earth is often referred to as the "water planet". Our Navy, as well as those of our adversaries, operates over, on, and under these oceans. Therefore, it is extremely important that our Navy know as much as possible about this environment.

Over the years the AG’s role within the field of oceanography has been basic. Our responsibilities have been in the areas of observing and forecasting sea-surface temperatures, sea states, bathymetry profiles, and surf conditions. Today, however, more and more emphasis is being placed on improving our Navy’s antisubmarine warfare capability. This increased emphasis requires that today’s AG be far more knowledgeable of the ocean environment. 

In this unit, we will discuss the sea surface in lesson 1, the ocean body in lesson 2, the ocean floor in lesson 3, and oceanographic analysis in lesson 4.

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Ultimo aggiornamento: 27/02/16