Typhoon Havens Handbook for the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Revision,

Abstract

This document is a compilation of many typhoon haven studies of ports and harbors of the western Pacific and Indian Oceans previously published by the Naval Environmental Prediction Research Facility. The original studies, which were written for the operational meteorologist, have been heavily edited, restructured and condensed for presentation in this form. This document is intended as an aid in decision making for commanders, ship captains and ship routing personnel regarding typhoons which threaten the ports discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA058147

Entities

People

  • Jack W. Blelloch
  • Samson Brand

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anemometers
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Birds
  • Boats
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Geography
  • Meteorology
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • North Pacific Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Research Facilities
  • Ridges
  • Storms
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.