Speed of Tropical Storms and Typhoons after Recurvature in the Western North Pacific Ocean

Abstract

Twenty-five years of tropical cyclone data (1945-1969) for the western North Pacific were evaluated to determine the speed of movement characteristics of tropical storms and typhoons following recurvature. The results show that the acceleration of storms following recurvature is a function of the time of year, the meteorological characteristics of the storm, and the surrounding synoptic environment. Forecast equations derived by linear regression techniques are presented for the speed of movement of tropical cyclones 36 hours after recurvature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746880

Entities

People

  • Lawrence D. Burroughs
  • Samson Brand

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Curvature
  • Cyclones
  • Diameters
  • Environment
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Grids
  • Intensity
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • North Pacific Ocean
  • Oceans
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Research Facilities
  • Ridges
  • Seasonal Variations
  • Tropical Cyclones

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology