Hurricanes: Nature's dangerous beauties

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Abstract

From a fluid dynamics viewpoint, hurricanes are a fascinating and intricate system. But, as we have found out on several occasions over the past couple of years, they pack a wallop, especially for vulnerable communities that have neglected to take proper precautions. As a result, they are amongst the most studied of atmospheric phenomena, and a sophisticated array of technology is deployed to support their analysis and forecasting. I will provide an overview of what gets them going, how they move, the damage that they can cause, whether they are undergoing climatic changes, and the approaches to observing and forecasting them.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference - Big Sky, MT, United States
Duration: Mar 4 2006Mar 11 2006

Publication series

NameIEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings
Volume2006
ISSN (Print)1095-323X

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBig Sky, MT
Period03/4/0603/11/06

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