Changes in the Characteristics of Typhoons Crossing the Philippines

Abstract

Thirty typhoons (1960-1970) are examined to determine the effect of the Philippines on the intensity, speed of movement and size characteristics of tropical cyclones crossing the Philippines. The results show an average intensity (maximum surface wind), decrease of 33%, a northward perturbation as the storms pass through the Islands, and a decrease of circulation size for weak typhoons. The study also showed an increase in speed of movement as storms approach the Philippines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746131

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  • Jack W. Blelloch
  • Samson Brand

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crossings
  • Cyclones
  • Intensity
  • Islands
  • North Pacific Ocean
  • Oceans
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Philippine Sea
  • Philippines
  • Research Facilities
  • Right Angles
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • South China Sea
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • Tropical Cyclones
  • Typhoons

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  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Mathematics or Statistics