Analysis of boundary layer wind structures associated with land-falling hurricanes

Hurricanes are the most intense form of tropical cyclones and are a major natural hazard affecting millions of people every year. Their intensity, measured in maximum wind speed, is not well forecasted which can lead to an underestimation in the severity of the tropical cyclones and the consequent d...

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Main Author: Le Fevre, Julie
Other Authors: John Richard Gyakum (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2011
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=97234