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Advanced Numerical Modeling and Data Assimilation Techniques for Tropical Cyclone Predictions

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Editors:
  1. U. C. Mohanty

    1. School of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Hauz Khas, Delhi, India

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  2. Sundararaman G. Gopalakrishnan

    1. Hurricane Research Division, Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory, NOAA, Miami, USA

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  • Presents recent developments and improvements in the dynamics and physics of tropical cyclones
  • Covers advanced techniques for numerical prediction of tropical cyclones
  • Offers advanced vortex initialization and assimilation techniques
  • Discusses the role of land surface processes and air-sea interaction associated with tropical cyclones
  • Deals with impact analysis, risk and vulnerability assessment aspects of tropical cyclones

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. State-of-the-art Observations for Advancing TC Research

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Advancing the Understanding and Prediction of Tropical Cyclones Using Aircraft Observations

      • Frank D. Marks Jr.
      Pages 3-34

    3. Use of Satellite Observations in Tropical Cyclone Studies

      • C. M. Kishtawal
      Pages 35-47

  3. Advances in Numerical Weather Predictions for Tropical Cyclones

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 49-49
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    2. Overview of the NOAA/NCEP Operational Hurricane Weather Research and Forecast (HWRF) Modelling System

      • Vijay Tallapragada
      Pages 51-106

    3. Physical Processes in Tropical Cyclone Models

      • Jian-Wen Bao
      Pages 107-144

    4. Sub-Grid Vertical Turbulent Mixing in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer

      • Jian-Wen Bao
      Pages 145-166

    5. Air-Sea Turbulent Flux Parameterizations in Tropical Cyclone Models

      • Jian-Wen Bao
      Pages 167-196

    6. Present State of Knowledge of Electrification and Lightning within Tropical Cyclones and Their Relationships to Microphysics and Storm Intensity

      • Alexandre O. Fierro
      Pages 197-220

    7. The Role of Land Surface Processes on Tropical Cyclones: Introduction to Land Surface Models

      • Dev Niyogi, Subashini Subramanian, Krishna K. Osuri
      Pages 221-246

    8. The Role of Land Surface Processes on Extreme Weather Events: Land Data Assimilation System

      • Dev Niyogi, Krishna K. Osuri, S. Subramanian, U. C. Mohanty
      Pages 247-266

    9. Ocean Component of the HWRF Coupled Model and Model Evaluation

      • Richard M. Yablonsky
      Pages 267-304

  4. Advanced Assimilation and Vortex Initialization Techniques

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 305-305
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    2. Introduction to Data Assimilation Techniques and Ensemble Kalman Filter

      • A. Routray, Krishna K. Osuri, S. Pattanayak, U. C. Mohanty
      Pages 307-330

    3. Data Assimilation and Predictability of Tropical Cyclones

      • Fuqing Zhang
      Pages 331-360

    4. Data Assimilation: Comparison and Hybridization between Ensemble and Variational Methods

      • Fuqing Zhang, Ashish Routray
      Pages 361-383

  5. Monitoring and Prediction of Tropical Cyclones

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 384-384
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    2. Operational ACCESS-TC: Vortex Specification, 4DVAR Initialization, Verification and Structure Diagnostics

      • Noel Davidson, Yi Xiao, Harry Weber, Yimin Ma, Charlie Lok, Lawrie Rikus et al.
      Pages 385-395

    3. Physical Initialization in Tropical Cyclone Forecasting

      • T. N. Krishnamurti, A. Jaya Kumar, Y. E. A. Raj, S. B Thampi
      Pages 397-406
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About this book

This book deals primarily with monitoring, prediction and understanding of Tropical Cyclones (TCs). It was envisioned to serve as a teaching and reference resource at universities and academic institutions for researchers and post-graduate students. It has been designed to provide a broad outlook on recent advances in observations, assimilation and modeling of TCs with detailed and advanced information on genesis, intensification, movement and storm surge prediction. Specifically, it focuses on (i) state-of-the-art observations for advancing TC research, (ii) advances in numerical weather prediction for TCs, (iii) advanced assimilation and vortex initialization techniques, (iv) ocean coupling, (v) current capabilities to predict TCs, and (vi) advanced research in physical and dynamical processes in TCs. The chapters in the book are authored by leading international experts from academic, research and operational environments. The book is also expected to stimulate critical thinking forcyclone forecasters and researchers, managers, policy makers, and graduate and post-graduate students to carry out future research in the field of TCs.

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Hauz Khas, Delhi, India

    U. C. Mohanty

  • Hurricane Research Division, Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory, NOAA, Miami, USA

    Sundararaman G. Gopalakrishnan

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