Applications of Satellite-Derived Ocean Measurements to Tropical Cyclone Intensity Forecasting
Journal
Oceanography
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
3
Pages
190-197
Date Issued
2009
Author(s)
Gustavo Goni
Mark DeMaria
John Knaff
Charles Sampson
Isaac Ginis
Francis Bringas
Alberto Mavume
Chris Lauer
M.M. Ali
Paul Sandery
Silvana Ramos-Buarque
KiRyong Kang
Avichal Mehra
Eric Chassignet
George Halliwell
Abstract
Sudden tropical cyclone (TC) intensification has been linked with high values of upper ocean heat content contained in mesoscale features, particularly warm ocean eddies, provided that atmospheric conditions are also favorable. Although understanding of air-sea interaction for TCs is evolving, this manuscript summarizes some of the current work being carried out to investigate the role that the upper ocean plays in TC intensification and the use of ocean parameters in forecasting TC intensity.
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journal article