Dynamical Studies in Hurricane Intensity Change

Abstract

The long-term goals and objectives of this research are to develop a more complete physical understanding of tropical cyclone (TC) intensity change processes. This year s work focused on the following three areas: Determining the three-dimensional asymmetric dynamics of the TC core region; Testing hurricane maximum intensity theory; Analyzing the environmental influences on the intensification of Hurricane Opal (1995). Each of these projects delivers important advances in our understanding of hurricane intensity and intensity change. The main new findings are summarized below.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA625693

Entities

People

  • Michael T. Montgomery

Organizations

  • Colorado State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angular Momentum
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cyclones
  • Dynamics
  • Environment
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Hurricanes
  • Low Resolution
  • Physics
  • Rossby Waves
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Storms
  • Surface Temperature
  • Three Dimensional
  • Tropical Cyclones

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Systems Analysis and Design