- Cressman, George by Donovan Walsh
... meteorologist; born in West Chester, Pa. He founded the joint numerical weather prediction unit at the U.S. Weather Bureau in 1954 and was instrumental in developing worldwide weather prediction capabilities. Director of the U.S. Weather Bureau from 1965–79, he won many awards including the Robert M. Losey award in 1965.
- climatological forecast by Juliana Reid
... meteorology) A weather forecast based upon the climate of a region instead of upon the dynamic implications of current weather, with consideration given to such synoptic weather features as cyclones and anticyclones, fronts, and the jet stream.
- weathered by WordNet
verbFace and withstand with courage.usage: "She braved the elements"synonyms: weather, endure, brave, brave outCause to slope. synonyms: weatherSail to the windward of. synonyms: weatherChange under the action or influence of the weather.usage: "A weathered old hut"synonyms ...
- forecast verification by Haley Manning
... meteorology) Any process for determining the accuracy of a weather forecast by comparing the predicted weather with the observed weather of the forecast period; used to test forecasting skills and methods.
- second-order station by Jenna Thomas
... meteorology) After U.S. Weather Bureau practice, a station operated by personnel certified to make aviation weather observations or synoptic weather observations.