Operations plan for the Tropical Cyclone Motion (TCM-92) mini-field experiment
By: Russel L. Elsberry, George M. Dunnavan, Eric J. McKinley
Contributors: Dunnavan, George M.; McKinley, Eric J.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Meteorology
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 46
Subjects: WEATHER  RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT; CONVECTION(ATMOSPHERIC); TROPICAL CYCLONES
Other titles: NPS-MR-92-002.
Description: A WC-130 instrumented aircraft will be deployed in the Western North Pacific region      near Guam during 21 July-18 August 1992 to obtain in situ measurements in Mesoscale      Convective Systems embedded in tropical cyclones. Four hypotheses related to      different tropical cyclone track modification or genesis mechanisms will be tested. The      scientific basis for these hypotheses is described and observations and models of      midlatitude mesoscale convective systems are reviewed to provide a basis for planning      the WC-130 missions. Aircraft operations and the Experiment Operations Center are      described, along with tentative flight tracks. Descriptions of the real-time observations      and the data to be archived for post-experiment analyses are provided.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-MR-92-002."

"May 1992."

"Interim report for the period October 1991 - September 1992."

AD A254 723.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-45).

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