Applications of Satellite-Derived Ocean Measurements to Tropical Cyclone Intensity Forecasting
Abstract
Sudden tropical cyclone (TC) intensification has been linked with high values of upper ocean heat content contained in mesoscale features, particularly warm ocean eddies, provided that atmospheric conditions are also favorable. Although understanding of air-sea interaction for TCs is evolving, this manuscript summarizes some of the current work being carried out to investigate the role that the upper ocean plays in TC intensification and the use of ocean parameters in forecasting TC intensity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA537897
Entities
People
- Alberto Mavume
- Avichal Mehra
- Charles R. Sampson
- Chris Lauer
- Eric Chassignet
- Francis Bringas
- George Halliwell
- Gustavo Goni
- I. Lin
- Isaac Ginis
- John A. Knaff
- Kiryong Kang
- M. M. Ali
- Mark Demaria
- Paul Sandery
- Silvana Ramos-buarque
Organizations
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration