An Evaluation of the Harbor of Cebu, Republic of the Philippines, as a Typhoon Haven

Abstract

The report is an evaluation of Cebu Harbor as a typhoon haven. Characteristics of the harbor discussed include facilities available, wind and wave action, storm surge and the topographical effects on winds prior to and during passage of tropical cyclones. Problems to be considered if remaining in port and possible evasion procedures for ships sailing from the port are examined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA027533

Entities

People

  • B. K. Hassell

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Cyclones
  • Geography
  • Meteorology
  • North Pacific Ocean
  • Oceans
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Research Facilities
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Security
  • Storm Surges
  • Storms
  • Topography
  • Tropical Cyclones
  • Typhoons
  • Water
  • Weather Stations

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Marine Ecological Systems Migration
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers