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TC Intensity Model Guidance used by NHC

Instructors:

Chris Landsea

Mark DeMaria

Andrea Schumacher

Andrew Latto

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Topic:

Tropical

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Developed:

2009

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Last Updated:

2020

Introduction


Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the spectrum of NHC tropical cyclone intensity models
  • Describe the general strengths and weaknesses of each intensity model
  • Understand how intensity models are used in consensus forecasts
  • Have an overview of future intensity forecast model improvements
  • Limitations of tropical cyclone structure forecasting

Training Session Options


NOAA/NWS students – to begin the training, use the web-based videoYouTube video, or audio playback options below (if present for this session). Certificates of completion for NOAA/NWS employees can be obtained by accessing the session via the Commerce Learning Center.

  1. YouTube video:

References/Additional Links


This course is Basic

There are no prerequisites

Contact

Dan Bikos

Dan.Bikos@colostate.edu

Page Contact

Bernie Connell

bernie.connell@colostate.edu

970-491-8689

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