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Analysis of the environments of seven Mediterranean tropical-like storms using an axisymmetric, nonhydrostatic, cloud resolving model |
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L. Fita, R. Romero, A. Luque, K. Emanuel, C. Ramis |
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Englisch
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1561-8633
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In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Science ; 7, no. 1 ; Nr. 7, no. 1 (2007-01-15), S.41-56 |
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250004326
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/nhess-7-41-2007.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| Tropical-like storms on the Mediterranean Sea are occasionally observed on satellite
images, often with a clear eye surrounded by an axysimmetric cloud structure.
These storms sometimes attain hurricane intensity and can severely affect
coastal lands. A deep, cut-off, cold-core low is usually observed at mid-upper
tropospheric levels in association with the development of these tropical-like
systems. In this study we attempt to apply some tools previously used in studies of
tropical hurricanes to characterise the environments in which seven known Mediterranean
events developed. In particular, an axisymmetric, nonhydrostatic, cloud resolving model is
applied to simulate the tropical-like storm genesis and evolution. Results are compared to
surface observations when landfall occurred and with satellite microwave derived wind
speed measurements over the sea. Finally, sensitivities of the numerical simulations to
different factors (e.g. sea surface temperature, vertical humidity profile and size of the
initial precursor of the storm) are examined. |
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