This course describes how the range of scatterometers and radiometers can be used for analysing tropical cyclones. This includes:
- how scatterometers and radiometers can estimate surface winds;
- a description of the range of sensors providing surface winds and their availability;
- their application for tropical cyclones including strengths and weaknesses;
- case studies to examine their application in a range of different cases.
This material is not available to the public generally but can be accessed by forecasters outside the Bureau via a passkey. NOTE requires registration to learn.bom.gov.au. Contact James Thompson for further details.
- Teacher: Pete Clegg