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Relationship to tropical cyclone strength scales. In most basins, maximum sustained winds are used to define their category. In the Atlantic and northeast Pacific oceans, the Saffir–Simpson scale is used. This scale can be used to determine possible storm surge and damage impact on land.
Feb 28, 2023 · First published: 28 February 2023. https://doi.org/10.1029/2022EA002693. Sections. PDF. Tools. Share. Abstract. Tropical cyclones (TCs) cause significant disruptions to infrastructure and livelihood. The scale of loss due to TCs may be mitigated by prompt and accurate advisories about TC wind speed.
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Nov 8, 2017 · Nature Communications - Tropical cyclone intensity is commonly measured by both central pressure and maximum wind speed, yet the physical relationship between the two is not understood....
- Daniel R. Chavas, Kevin A. Reed, John A. Knaff
- 2017
tropical cyclone: (118–165 km [73–103 miles] per hour) intense tropical cyclone: (166–212 km [103–132 miles] per hour)
- John P. Rafferty
Nov 10, 2020 · Spatial distribution of 10-meter 10-minute sustained maximum wind speeds (m/s) at 10 km resolution, derived from applying a 2D-wind parametrization to the synthetic tropical cyclone...
- Nadia Bloemendaal, Hans de Moel, Sanne Muis, Ivan D. Haigh, Jeroen C. J. H. Aerts
- 2020
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) releases tropical cyclone warnings in the form of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS, or "wind signals"). Within this warning system, an area having a wind signal may be under:
May 26, 2023 · The variation of Tropical cyclone azimuthal wind speed (V) with distance from storm center (r) is a fundamental aspect of storm structure with important implications for risk and damages.
