Augmentation of Early Intensity Forecasting in Tropical Cyclones

Abstract

Our principal objective is to develop an objective and automatic intensity estimator of Tropical Cyclones (TCs) based on satellite infrared (IR) imagery. The proposed methodology analyzes the TC s structure to estimate their intensity, which will be available every 30 minutes (or depending on image acquisition availability) for the Atlantic, Eastern North Pacific and Western North Pacific basins. We are investigating the underlying atmospheric dynamics by using mesoscale modeling and comparing the modeled storms to the measured signatures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2011
Accession Number
ADA555050

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth A. Ritchie
  • J. S. Tyo

Organizations

  • University of Arizona

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Cyclones
  • Data Sets
  • Delphi Method
  • Estimators
  • Hurricanes
  • Infrared Images
  • Intensity
  • Machine Learning
  • Meteorology
  • Optics
  • Remote Sensing
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Students
  • Tropical Cyclones
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Technology Areas

  • Space