Annual Tropical Storm Report-1968,

Abstract

The report is prepared annually in accordance with OPNAVINST 3140.17E to provide tropical storm data for the Western Atlantic. The material is presented in three parts. The first part consists of composite storm tracks, Navy Weather Reconnaissance tracks, fatality and storm damage summary, observational techniques and a summary of forecasts and aids used during the 1968 season. The second part includes a written summary of each named tropical cyclone, along with charts showing storm tracks, as determined by post analysis; aircraft fixes and forecast positions as promulgated by storm advisories. This part also shows maximum wind speed graphs and interesting satellite photographs of individual storms. The third par presents, by written summary, graphs and tables, the evaluation of forecasts and forecasting techniques used during the 1968 season. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1969
Accession Number
AD0850789

Entities

People

  • Lewis E. Zeigler

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Composite Materials
  • Coverings
  • Cyclones
  • Delphi Method
  • Fatalities
  • Materials
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Reconnaissance
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tropical Cyclones

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Business Analytics

Technology Areas

  • Space