Trajectory Calculation as Forecasting Support Tool for Dust Storms
Joint Authors
al-Yahyai, Sultan
Charabi, Yassine
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In arid and semiarid regions, dust storms are common during windy seasons.
Strong wind can blow loose sand from the dry surface.
The rising sand and dust is then transported to other places depending on the wind conditions (speed and direction) at different levels of the atmosphere.
Considering dust as a moving object in space and time, trajectory calculation then can be used to determine the path it will follow.
Trajectory calculation is used as a forecast supporting tool for both operational and research activities.
Predefined dust sources can be identified and the trajectories can be precalculated from the Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) forecast.
In case of long distance transported dust, the tool should allow the operational forecaster to perform online trajectory calculation.
This paper presents a case study for using trajectory calculation based on NWP models as a forecast supporting tool in Oman Meteorological Service during some dust storm events.
Case study validation results showed a good agreement between the calculated trajectories and the real transport path of the dust storms and hence trajectory calculation can be used at operational centers for warning purposes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Yahyai, Sultan& Charabi, Yassine. 2014. Trajectory Calculation as Forecasting Support Tool for Dust Storms. Advances in Meteorology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491528
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Yahyai, Sultan& Charabi, Yassine. Trajectory Calculation as Forecasting Support Tool for Dust Storms. Advances in Meteorology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491528
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Yahyai, Sultan& Charabi, Yassine. Trajectory Calculation as Forecasting Support Tool for Dust Storms. Advances in Meteorology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491528
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491528