CIMSS/NESDIS-USAF/NRL Experimental AMSU TC Intensity Estimation:
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TC Intensity analysis
- maximum wind speed estimate
Max
Wind@ 10 m averaged over 10 minutes,
not associated with phenomena on a scale significantly
smaller than the core circulation1.
Max winds near centre – small footprint compared to TC
size (can be hard to communicate this issue)
RMW
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TCs fluctuate intensity
Image: NHC, NOAA
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/TCR-AL112009_Ida.pdf
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What is the intensity of these TCs?
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Part A. Intro to the Dvorak Technique
Empirical pattern technique to estimate intensity
Still the most robust technique available after 40+yrs
Comparison of agencies shows variations in the application of the
technique (IWSAT 2011, 2016) – can we do better?
Ongoing debates regarding calibration with better data
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The Dvorak Technique: pattern
matching to known intensity changes
More info:
VLAB Dvorak resources
Isobar intensity exercises
WMO/NHC Dvorak
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Sources of Dvorak information(in addition to ADT)
NOAA Satellite Analysis Branch: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/tdpositions.html
JTWC: http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC/
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DT = Data T Number
MET = Model Expected T No
PT = Pattern T No
FT = Final T No
CI = Current Intensity Wind
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Pattern Types
•Eye
•Curved Band
•Shear
•Covered Centre
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Intensity schematic
Patterns and intensities
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STEP 2A Curved bands
Physical principle: the “wrap-aroundness” or tightness
of the convective bands indicates the vorticity
associated with the system.
Method: Measure the curvature of the band
IR
VIS
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• Define axis of band (subjective):
parallel the inside edge of band
tightest inner curvature
follow convection not cirrus
small breaks allowed
vis easier than ir
• Match with Log10 spiral overlay
• Measure the arc length.
STEP 2A Curved bands
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Errol
WARNING:
Southern
Hemisphere
0.7wrap +0.2?
DT=3-3.5
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Errol
Multiple curved bands
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Curved Band pattern: Errol
Multiple curved bands0.7wrap
+0.2?
DT=3-3.5
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Convection is easiest to visualise in 85-91GHz microwave
But can apply this to improve discerning curvature in Vis
IR is typically more difficult to define curved band (SH example)
STEP 2A Curved bands
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Physical principle: greater involvement of the low level centre
with the deep convection indicates a stronger system.
Method: Measure the distance form the low level centre
to the edge of the “dense overcast”
Step 2B Shear pattern
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DT=3.0+- 0.5DT=1.5 +- 0.5
Size of dense overcast>1.5˚
Low level cloud definition (circular)
Distance LLCC to dense overcast or strong T gradient (IR)
Shear pattern – Time averaging
Three hours later
Step 2B Shear pattern
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The enhanced IR scale (EIR)
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Physical principle: strength of the
thermal contrast between the eye
and the surrounding convection
indicates strength of the system
Method: Measure the warmest
brightness temperature in the eye
and the coldest surrounding
temperature in the deep convection.
STEP 2C Eye patterns (EIR)
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STEP 2C Eye patterns (EIR)
What shade is what?
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43 nm
9 nm
18 nm
The color
band you
pick must
meet the
distance
criteria
in the table
(at the
bottom
left)!
Eye # = 6.0
STEP 2C Eye patterns (EIR)
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Here,
distance
doesn’t
matter.
Use the
Cold Dark
Gray (CDG)
for the
surrounding
ring temp.
Use Black
for the eye.
Of course,
the eye
adjust
diagram
only goes
to CMG,
so use
CMG
instead.
Cold Dark
Gray only
needs to
surround
for eye
adjustment.
STEP 2C Eye patterns (EIR)
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So, for a Black eye and CMG surround ring temperature,
the eye adjustment is -0.5
STEP 2C Eye patterns (EIR)
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E# = 6.0
Eye adj= -0.5(don’t forget minus!)
CENTRAL
FEATURE (CF):
CF = E# + Eye adj
Here,
CF=6.0 +(-0.5)=5.5
STEP 2C Eye patterns (EIR)
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STEP 2C Covered Centre patterns
Lua 16/06UTC: Covered CentreCDO: 1 3/4 = 4.0
Banding +0.5
DT=4.5
Embedded in B DT=5.0
x
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Review: What patterns are these?
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DT = Data T Number
MET = Model Expected T No
PT = Pattern T No
FT = Final T No
CI = Current Intensity>>Wind
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• Compare current image to image 24 hours ago.
• Are cloud features better defined, same or worse.
• If better, the trend is Developed (D)
• If the same, the trend is Same (S)
• If worse, the trend is Weakened (W)
STEPS 4-5 MET 24-hour change
• - Slow (+ .5)
• Normal (+ 1.0)
• + Rapid (+ 1.5)
• Assumes you are routinely doing Dvorak intensity
estimates - can’t do a “one-timer”!
STEP 5 MET = Model Expected T number
Adjust FT
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The Dvorak 'model'
24h Trend
Developing Weakening Steady
Increasing convection or
colder cloud tops near
centre
Decreased convection or
warmer cloud tops near centre
No noticeable 24h
change
Increased curved
banding
Decreased curve banding Mixed - developing
& weakening signs
Eye forms or becomes
more distinct or warmer
Eye disappears or becomes
less distinct or cooler
Increased curvature of
low clouds near centre
Decreased curvature of low
clouds near centre
Exposed centre closer to
convection
Exposed centre further from
convection or covered centre
becomes exposed
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24h comparison
Developing/Steady/Weakening
Rapid '+' Vs slight '-'
Considerations: increase and organisation of convection
banding, cloud top temps; eye; centre near convection
24h Vis images at 22/03UTC left and 23/03UTC (pre-Caleb 2017)
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24h changes what is the trend for these D/S/W +/- ?
Yesterday
Step 6 Pattern T no. or Adjusted MET
Current
SH example
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Yesterday
Step 6 Pattern T no. or Adjusted MET
24h changes what is the trend for these D/S/W +/- ?
Current (Nilofar)
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Select the pattern in the diagram that best matches your storm picture – within one column of the MET (adjust MET by no more than 0.5 SUBJECTIVE
Step 6 Pattern T no. or Adjusted MET
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24h changes what is the trend for these D/S/W +/- ?
Yesterday
Step 6 Pattern T no. or Adjusted MET
Can we use microwave to help?
Current
SH example
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STEP 7 Choosing the best estimate – the Final T-no
•Use DT when cloud features are “clear cut”
•Otherwise use MET (possibly adjusted by “Pattern T-no)
More
objective
RULES, RULES, RULESAnd then...STEP 8 Constraints
Steps 7 -10
STEP 9 The Current Intensity - Maximum Wind
STEP 10 Forecast Intensity (FI)
Coding FT/CI/Trend/Period eg T3.0/4.0/W1.5 24HRS
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Filling Out The Worksheet
Australia uses xls version
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CI to wind (to pressure)
Last step to convert to wind
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Questions
True or False
1. Curved band patterns are easier on IR imagery
than Vis imagery?
2. Eye patterns are more accurate on EIR than on Vis
imagery.
3. Shear patterns are appropriate for TCs for the
range
a. 25-50kn b. 30-65kn c. 50-85kn d. 25-85kn
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Where is the
curved band
here?
more difficult!
Multiples
Ranges
Changes
from hour to
hour >> loop