'Maximum winds' presentation slideshows

Intensification and weakening; Formation of eye and evolution of inner core

Intensification and weakening; Formation of eye and evolution of inner core. TC Intensification. Rapid Intensification Factors: High SST/OHC, Moist troposphere- esp. low and mid levels, Cold UL temps

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Outline OPC overview Impact Warnings and Features Hurricane Force Winds

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Wind speed by GPS Surface Reflection

Wind speed by GPS Surface Reflection. Results from 2007 & 2008 with some comments related to future applications. Dr. Stephen J. Katzberg Distinguished Research Associate NASA Langley Research Center. GPS Surface Reflection 2008.

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A proposed new storm surge scale Pat Fitzpatrick, Yee Lau, Yongzuo Li, Nam Tran, and Chris Hill

A proposed new storm surge scale Pat Fitzpatrick, Yee Lau, Yongzuo Li, Nam Tran, and Chris Hill Geosystems Research Institute, Mississippi State University Saffir -Simpson scale does not account for: Ocean bathymetry Storm size Storm speed Sponsors: NOAA &

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Hurricanes

Hurricanes. Definition. Severe tropical storm in the western hemisphere with sustained winds greater than 74 mph. Formation. Form over water Fueled when energy absorbed during the evaporation of large quantities of water is released during condensation. Characteristics. Shape Movement Eye

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