On an analytical model for the rapid intensification of tropical cyclones
Abstract
Stimulated by recent developments in understanding tropical cyclones, we offer an evaluation of an analytical model that has been proposed to explain the rapid intensification of these storms. We articulate a number of concerns with this model, including the neglect of both the vertical momentum equation and the thermodynamic equation, and conclude that it falls a little short of achieving its stated aims. Copyright © 2010 Royal Meteorological Society
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2010
- Source ID
- 10.1002/qj.573
Entities
People
- Michael T. Montgomery
- Roger K. Smith
Organizations
- National Science Foundation
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Office of Naval Research