Tropical Cyclone Forecasters Reference Guide 2. Tropical Climatology

Abstract

One of the keys to safe and successful naval operations in the tropics is a thorough understanding of tropical meteorology. The Tropical Cyclone Forecasters Reference Guide is designed primarily as a ready reference for mid-latitude forecasters required to provide tropical meteorology support to staff commanders. This technical note provides a comprehensive overview of tropical climatology and is chapter 2 of the reference guide. Subjects discussed include major factors which affect the tropical climate, tropical synoptic models, wave disturbances, tropical vortices and tropical cyclones.... Tropical climatology, Tropical synoptic models, Tropical cyclone climatology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA259922

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Sampson
  • J. H. Chu
  • R. A. Jeffries
  • R. J. Miller

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Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Climate
  • Cyclones
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Heat Energy
  • Latitude
  • Meteorology
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • North America
  • Oceanography
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Ridges
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Tropical Cyclones

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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