Tropical Cyclone Forecasters Reference Guide 6. Tropical Cyclone Intensity.

Abstract

One of the keys to safe and successful naval operations in the tropics is an understanding of tropical meteorology. The Tropical Cyclone Forecasters Reference Guide is designed primarily as a ready reference for weather forecasters required to provide tropical meteorology support to staff commanders. This report provides an overview of tropical cyclone intensity forecast support and is Chapter 6 of the reference guide. Subjects discussed include tropical cyclone intensity forecast procedures, major warning center operations, and tropical cyclone intensity terminology.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA302328

Entities

People

  • C. J. Neumann
  • Charles R. Sampson
  • J.-h. Chu
  • R. A. Jeffries

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Convection
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dual Channel
  • Environment
  • Life Cycles
  • Marine Meteorology
  • Meteorology
  • Ridges
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Sea Level
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Storm Surges
  • Surface Temperature
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Tropical Cyclones
  • Wind Shear

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computer Science.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies