{"id":966,"date":"2021-12-08T16:39:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T16:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endurance22.org\/?page_id=966"},"modified":"2023-03-29T12:56:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T12:56:57","slug":"meteorology-oceanography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/endurance22.org\/science\/meteorology-oceanography","title":{"rendered":"Meteorology & Oceanography"},"content":{"rendered":"
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) provided weather forecasts and meteorological measuring instruments conforming to the highest international standards. The <\/span>S.A. Agulhas II<\/i> vessel was able to accurately measure atmospheric parameters throughout the Endurance22 expedition. These measurements are supplemented with visual observations (such as weather, clouds, and sea-ice) done manually by the on board meteorologist, giving a more complete picture of current weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n Meteorology wisdom reveals that a good forecast begins with good observations. Each day, the on board meteorologist compiled three-day weather forecasts using the observations, as well as internet-based numerical weather models. The forecasts are useful for a number of operations on the ship, including the use of the autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) essential in the search for the Endurance<\/i> shipwreck. The accuracy of these forecasts is a testament to the progress of meteorology, given the historic scarcity of surface observations in these parts.<\/span><\/p>\n