Dynamics of an ERICA (Experiment on Rapidly Intensifying Cyclones over the Atlantic) Cyclone

Abstract

Cyclogenesis is studied during Intensive Observation Period (IOP) 2 from the Experiment on Rapidly Intensifying Cyclones over the Atlantic (ERICA) conducted in Winter 1988-89. The detailed synoptic discussion outlines the development of multiple cyclones in the western North Atlantic Ocean. The surface analyses with data included from ships, buoys, and east coast U.S. land stations resolve a dramatic rapid development case with a deepening rate of 30 mb/12h. A comparison of observed events with operational NMC Nested Grid Model and Global Spectral Model forecasts revealed skillful overall performance, however there were some deficiencies in handling details of the cyclogenesis event. Diagnostics of the case show destabilization occurring during the pre- cyclogenesis period and strong upper-level forcing for the rapidly developing center. Keywords: Theses, Atmospherics, Meteorology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216775

Entities

People

  • Amy E. Chalfant

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Boundary Layer
  • Climate Change
  • Isotherms
  • Latent Heat
  • Meteorology
  • New England
  • North America
  • North Atlantic Ocean
  • North Pacific Ocean
  • Oceanography
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Research Facilities
  • Temperature Gradients
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology