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New typhoon observation device that does not require a parachute demonstrates high accuracy in field tests
The newly developed dropsonde has fins and a lightweight body that allows it to operate without the use of a parachute, unlike traditional dropsondes. Credit: Reiko Matsushita Japanese researchers have demonstrated the high accuracy of a newly developed typhoon observation device designed to be dropped from an aircraft into the eye of a typhoon. The results are published in the…
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Environment
New model integrates data to improve typhoon forecasts
HAIYAN-I is about to take off for an observation mission. Credit: Liu Zhenyu Over the past few decades, as typhoons have frequently made landfall in southern China, the Guangzhou Institute of Tropical Oceanography and Meteorology has developed a model called CMA-TRAMS that provides operational forecasting products for typhoons. After many years of research, scientists have found that the ability of…
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Environment
Super typhoon Manyi hits the Philippines’ most populous island
Waves crash along the seawall in Legazpi City as a super typhoon rushes toward the Philippines. Super Typhoon Manyi hit the Philippines’ most populous island on Sunday, with the National Weather Service warning of flooding, landslides and large waves as the storm batters the entire archipelago. Mani continued to pack sustained winds of up to 185 kilometers per hour (115…
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Philippines warns of super typhoon Manyi with ‘potentially catastrophic damage’
The military helped evacuate villagers from areas threatened by Typhoon Manyi. A super typhoon heading towards the Philippines is gaining strength on Saturday, putting millions at risk of storm surge and having a “potentially devastating” impact, the state said. weather forecasters warned. More than 650,000 people have been evacuated from their homes ahead of super typhoon Manyi, which is expected…
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