A Study of Western North Pacific Tropical Storms and Typhoons that Intensify after Recurvature.

Abstract

Contrary to the indications of several past studies, numerous tropical cyclones, intensify after recurvature. The unexplained behavior has led to large intensity forecast errors. This study reveals two seasonal peaks of the behavior separated by a July minima in which intensification after recurvature (IAR) does not occur. A particular synoptic pattern is indentified. Monthly characteristics of IAR are explained as a function of physical parameters in the tropical cyclone's oceanic and atmospheric environment. Guidelines are provided to allow the forecaster to anticipate and react to IAR.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 08, 1983
Accession Number
ADA138792

Entities

People

  • C. P. Guard

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Phenomena
  • Cyclones
  • Environment
  • Frequency
  • Intensity
  • Isotherms
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Security
  • Skull
  • Storms
  • Surface Temperature
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Tropical Cyclones
  • Wind
  • Wind Shear

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Systems Analysis and Design