Author: Vernon F. DvorakPublisher:
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Category : Cyclone forecasting
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Tropical Cyclone Intensity Analysis Using Satellite Data
Author: Vernon F. DvorakPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cyclone forecasting
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Tropical Cyclones
Author: Richard AnthesPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1935704281
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Tropical Cyclones and hurricanes, long feared for the death and destruction that often accompanies them, are among the most fascinating of atmospheric phenomena. Created by thermodynamic processes, they unleash vast amounts of energy and influence a wide variety of natural processes along their paths. Richard Anthes tells the story of tropical cyclones creation and destruction, of meteorology's successes in understanding, modeling and predicting their behavior, and of the attempts to modify them. The book begins with a lively introduction to hurricanes, their awesome power, and their effects on individuals and societies in the past and present. The characteristics of the mature hurricane are revealed by consideration of rawinsonde, aircraft and satellite data. The physical processes responsible for the development and maintenance of tropical cyclones are treated comprehensively, and illustrated with both qualitative and quantitative examples. The role of the planetary boundary layer, cumulus convection and radiation are all discussed in detail. Progress in numerical simulation of tropical cyclones is carefully reviewed. Modern, three-dimensional models succeed in simulating observed features such as the eye and spiral rain bands and in predicting storm motion over time intervals of three days. Current capabilities to predict and modify hurricanes and tropical cyclones are fully examined. The methods and difficulties of operational forecasting, the economic aspects of storm predictions, and the trends in accuracy of offical forecasts are all considered. The potential benefits and scientific problems associated with hurricane modification are discussed as part of a review of experimental and theoretical results on the consquences of seeding hurricane clouds. A unique feature of the book is a thorough treatment of the interactions between storm and ocean, with both observations and thery being integrated to provide a complete description.
American Builder
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Construction industry
Languages : en
Pages : 992
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American Lumberman
Author: American Miller
Author: Extratropical Cyclones
Author: Chester NewtonPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1944970339
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
This book is composed of 12 review papers invited for the Palmen Memorial Symposium on Extratropical Cyclones held in Helsinki, Finland, 29 August - 2 September 1988. To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of Professor Erik Palmén, this symposium was organized to give a state-of-the-art picture of research on the structure and dynamics of extratropical cyclones, a topic which Palmén pioneered during the era of advances in aerological analysis. This symposium was organized by the Geophysical Society of Finland and the American Meteorological Society in cooperation with the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish Geophysical Societies. Extratropical Cyclones offers state-of-the-art information on extratropical cyclones, and recent findings by European and American authorities in various subject areas. The first two chapters discuss Palmen's works on cyclones and his early general circulation concepts. The ten chapters following chronicle the advances in understanding cyclones; the theory, structure, and physical processes of cyclones; orographic cyclogenesis; and more. Extratropical Cyclones also contains synoptic case analyses, modeling results, examples of the phenomena discussed, and abundant references. While particular aspects are emphasized in the individual contributions, the book as a whole summarizes the major features of various kinds of extratropical cyclones based on observational analyses, theory and numerical experimentation. This volume is of interest to researchers in dynamic and synoptic meteorology, climatology and mesometeorology, as well as in numerical modeling and weather forecasting. It is also useful for meteorology courses at graduate and upper undergraduate levels.
Pecos Bill Tames a Colossal Cyclone
Author: Eric Mark BraunPublisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1479584053
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Ever hear of a feller named Pecos Bill? They say he fell off his family's covered wagon and was raised by wolves! But did you know that Pecos Bill once tamed a colossal cyclone from rippin' up the West? Kick off yer boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of Pecos Bill.
American Ecclesiastical Review
Author: Herman Joseph HeuserPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Time
Author: Briton HaddenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Current events
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
American Practical Navigator
Author: Nathaniel BowditchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nautical astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description