than any ward or number code message can ever be. 



It is believed that this type of presentation of ocean wave conditions 

 would be of considerable value to both military and commercial interests 



F. RECOMMENDATIONS 



A synoptic presentation of wave conditions, as shown on the wave chart 

 and the wave prognostic chart, appears to be the best method of presenting 

 wave conditions over large ocean areas. This makes the preparation of in- 

 dividual wave forecasts unnecessary when numerous using agencies are in- 

 volved. This one feature of the wave charts makes them ideally suited 

 for facsimile transmission either as the entire chart or as sectionals. 

 The usefulness of areal wave intelligence to a military user transmitted 

 by facsimile or by canned map is obvious. 



Although the coastal areas have, in general, been neglected in the 

 present wave charts, they need not be. There are several wave-reporting 

 stations along the east coast of the United States whose reports will be 

 included on the wave charts as soon as arrangements, now underway,, are 

 completed. More such stations taking both visual and instrumental ob- 

 servations should be activated so that a reasonable coverage of the east 

 coast would be available. This information, if sufficient coverage can be 

 obtained, would be of considerable value to shore installations and activi- 

 ties operating near shore. 



More work is necessary to decrease the time required to produce a 

 wave prognostic chart,, This would involve further development of the 

 methods already discussed, application of the latest developments in the 

 forecasting field, and efficient design of new procedures and techniques 

 to make these charts a production item with acceptable accuracy. 



The synoptic wave charts and the prognostic wave charts already have 

 been proved to be of considerable value. With further developmental work 

 they have the potential of becoming a useful addition to any ocean fore- 

 casting activity. 



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