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CHAPTER 6: OPERATIONAL STRATEGY

Gary Foley

Regional Office and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Bureau of Meteorology

Perth, Western Australia

CONTENTS

• 6.1 INTRODUCTION
• 6.2 FORECAST OFFICE DESIGN
  • 6.2.1 Forecast Office Layout
  • 6.2.2 Forecast Office Staffing
• 6.3 COMMUNICATIONS: THE RECEPTION OF DATA
  • 6.3.1 Synoptic Data
  • 6.3.2 Satellite Observation
  • 6.3.3 Radar Observation
  • 6.3.4 Aircraft Reconnaissance Data
  • 6.3.5 Numerical Guidance Products
• 6.4 WORKSTATIONS
• 6.5 FORECAST DISSEMINATION
  • 6.5.1 Telephone
  • 6.5.2 Radio
  • 6.5.3 Television
• 6.6 INTERACTING WITH THE MEDIA
• 6.7 PRE-SEASON PREPARATIONS
  • 6.7.1 TCWC Systems Preparedness
  • 6.7.2 Forecast Staff Preparedness
  • 6.7.3 Public Education Programme
• 6.8 PERFORMANCE VALIDATION
• 6.9 A FORECASTER'S OPERATIONAL STRATEGY
  • 6.9.1 Know Your Operational Plan
  • 6.9.2 Know Your Duties
  • 6.9.3 Know Your Equipment
  • 6.9.4 Try to Anticipate Cyclogenesis
  • 6.9.5 Locate the System Centre as Effectively as Possible
  • 6.9.6 Use all Available Prediction Techniques
  • 6.9.7 Keep a Log
  • 6.9.8 Issue "Now-Time" Warnings
  • 6.9.9 Know the Danger Zones for Possible Cyclone Impact
  • 6.9.10 "Double Check" Warning Information
  • 6.9.11 Be Responsive
• 6.10 SUMMARY

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