MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A Cleveland Heights, Ohio, native is serving at Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Aerographer's mates are the Navy’s expert in meteorology and oceanography. They use skills in science and math to calculate weather patterns, analyze data and distribute forecasts to ships and squadrons around the world, providing accurate measures of air pressure, temperature, wind speed and sea state.
"As a geophysical technician, I directly assist the Typhoon Duty Officer (TDO) in preparing, creating, distributing and providing quality control on all products," said Davis. “We produce hand-analyzed charts collect surface observations to assist the TDOs in the development of their tropical forecasts.”
Naval Oceanography encompasses a wide range of missions crucial to supporting today's Naval fleet. They include oceanography, hydrography, meteorology, climate science, geospatial information science, astrometry, Earth orientation and precise time.
Whether operating in the air, at sea or underwater, Navy equipment, people and decision-making all rely on the technical and tactical advice of Navy Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Officers.
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Davis, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow.