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Synoptic-Scale Precursors to Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification in the Atlantic Basin
Joint Authors
Grimes, Alexandria
Mercer, Andrew E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Forecasting rapid intensification (hereafter referred to as RI) of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Basin is still a challenge due to a limited understanding of the meteorological processes that are necessary for predicting RI.
To address this challenge, this study considered large-scale processes as RI indicators within tropical cyclone environments.
The large-scale processes were identified by formulating composite map types of RI and non-RI storms using NASA MERRA data from 1979 to 2009.
The composite fields were formulated by a blended RPCA and cluster analysis approach, yielding multiple map types of RI’s and non-RI’s.
Additionally, statistical differences in the large-scale processes were identified by formulating permutation tests, based on the composite output, revealing variables that were statistically significantly distinct between RI and non-RI storms.
These variables were used as input in two prediction schemes: logistic regression and support vector machine classification.
Ultimately, the approach identified midlevel vorticity, pressure vertical velocity, 200–850 hPa vertical shear, low-level potential temperature, and specific humidity as the most significant in diagnosing RI, yielding modest skill in identifying RI storms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Grimes, Alexandria& Mercer, Andrew E.. 2015. Synoptic-Scale Precursors to Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification in the Atlantic Basin. Advances in Meteorology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052828
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Grimes, Alexandria& Mercer, Andrew E.. Synoptic-Scale Precursors to Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification in the Atlantic Basin. Advances in Meteorology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052828
American Medical Association (AMA)
Grimes, Alexandria& Mercer, Andrew E.. Synoptic-Scale Precursors to Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification in the Atlantic Basin. Advances in Meteorology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052828
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1052828