Annual Tropical Storm Report-1968,

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Abstract:

The report is prepared annually in accordance with OPNAVINST 3140.17E to provide tropical storm data for the Western Atlantic. The material is presented in three parts. The first part consists of composite storm tracks, Navy Weather Reconnaissance tracks, fatality and storm damage summary, observational techniques and a summary of forecasts and aids used during the 1968 season. The second part includes a written summary of each named tropical cyclone, along with charts showing storm tracks, as determined by post analysis aircraft fixes and forecast positions as promulgated by storm advisories. This part also shows maximum wind speed graphs and interesting satellite photographs of individual storms. The third par presents, by written summary, graphs and tables, the evaluation of forecasts and forecasting techniques used during the 1968 season. Author

Author(s):
Zeigler, Lewis E.
Author Organization(s):
FLEET WEATHER FACILITY JACKSONVILLE FL
Supplementary Note:
Report covering tropical cyclones 1 Jun-21 Oct 68. See also AD-832 944.
Pagination:
0097

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
OPNAV-3140-9-68
Monitor Series:
3140-9-68
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*HURRICANE TRACKING, *WEATHER FORECASTING, *TROPICAL CYCLONES, METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITES, WEATHER STATIONS, DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE, PHOTOGRAPHY, MORTALITY RATE, WIND, VELOCITY, METEOROLOGICAL RADAR, STATISTICAL DATA, RADAR TRACKING, ATLANTIC OCEAN
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
NIMBUS, WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN
Report Date:
1969 Feb 28