TC Track Model Guidance used by NHC

Mike Brenna, Chris Landsea, Mark DeMaria, Andrea Schumacher, Andrew Latto

2020

45 Min

Introduction:


Learning Objectives:

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

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

This Course has no Prerequisites

Contact:

Dan Bikos

Dan.Bikos@colostate.edu

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