ESS5
Prof.
Jin-Yi Yu
Hurricane Forecasts
qThe National
Hurricane Center is responsible for predicting and tracking Atlantic and east Pacific hurricanes.
qData are
gathered through satellite observations, surface observations, and aircraft using dropsondes.
qStatistical,
dynamic, and hybrid computer models running on supercomputers assist in future track position and storm intensity
predictions.
qFuture
positions are given along six-hour trajectories with accuracy decreasing as lead time
increases.