Hurricane-Induced Rainfall is a Stronger Predictor of Tropical Forest Damage in Puerto Rico Than Maximum Wind Speeds
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61164-2
Abstract: Projected increases in cyclonic storm intensity under a warming climate will have profound effects on forests, potentially changing these ecosystems from carbon sinks to sources. Forecasting storm impacts on these ecosystems requires consideration of risk… read more here.
Keywords: forest damage; rainfall stronger; stronger predictor; maximum wind ... See more keywords
Estimation of Hurricane Maximum Wind Speed Using Temperature Anomaly Derived From Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder
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DOI: 10.1109/lgrs.2018.2807763
Abstract: Estimation of hurricane intensity is typically relying on aircraft observations and remote sensing data. This letter develops a satellite algorithm to estimate the hurricane surface maximum wind speed. The Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) observations… read more here.
Keywords: advanced technology; estimation hurricane; maximum wind; wind speed ... See more keywords
The 10-Year Return Levels of Maximum Wind Speeds under Frozen and Unfrozen Soil Forest Conditions in Finland
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DOI: 10.3390/cli7050062
Abstract: Reliable high spatial resolution information on the variation of extreme wind speeds under frozen and unfrozen soil conditions can enhance wind damage risk management in forestry. In this study, we aimed to produce spatially detailed… read more here.
Keywords: soil; maximum wind; wind speeds; wind ... See more keywords