Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center

Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center
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Active1958–Present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeEchelon IV command
Part ofNaval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
Garrison/HQMonterey, California
Websitewww.metoc.navy.mil/fnmoc/fnmoc.html
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCAPT Mathias Roth
Executive OfficerCDR Christopher Tuggle
Technical DirectorJohn Ertl

The Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC) is an echelon IV component of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC), which provides worldwide meteorological and oceanographic data and analysis for the United States Navy and strategic allies of the United States. The center is based out of Monterey, California. FNMOC provides Global and Regional Weather Prediction Charts (WXMAP) and Global Ensemble Weather Prediction Charts (EFS). WxMAP depictions of NAVGEM predictions for side-by-side comparison with NCEP global NWS models (GFS) are also available. FNMOC provides Global and Regional Ocean Wave Prediction Charts (WW3), Global Ensemble Ocean Wave Prediction Charts (WW3 Ensemble), and Global Sea Surface Temperature and Sea Surface Anomaly Charts (NCODA). FNMOC provides links to satellite imagery of tropical cyclones (TCWEB) and current tropical storm forecast tracks.

FNMOC is composed of military and civilian personnel. The team consists of specialists in meteorology, oceanography, computer science, and Fleet operations. The team's efforts provide computerized weather and ocean prediction products, weather satellite imagery products, and related tactical decision aids and data, supporting virtually every combat platform and weapons system operated by the US Navy.