Annual Tropical Cyclone Report, 1981.

Abstract

The Annual Tropical Cyclone Report is prepared by the staff of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The mission of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center is multifaceted and includes: Continuous meteorological monitoring of all tropical activity in the northern and southern hemispheres, from the International Date Line westward to the east coast of Africa, to anticipate tropical cyclone development; Issuing warnings for all significant tropical cyclones in the above area of responsibility; Determination of reconnaissance requirements for tropical cyclone surveillance and assignment of appropriate priorities; In depth post-analysis of all tropical cyclones occurring within the WESTPAC/Northern Indian Ocean for publication in this report; and Cooperation with NAVENVPREDRSCHFAC, Monterey on the operational evaluation of tropical cyclone models and forecast aids, and independent technique development to support operational forecast scenarios.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA112002

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cooperation
  • Cyclones
  • Hemispheres
  • Indian Ocean
  • Monitoring
  • Oceans
  • Reconnaissance
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Surveillance
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tropical Cyclones

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.