Vietnam Hydro-Meterological Services TROPICAL CYCLONE AID 1st TRCG/TC Technical Forum Jeju, Korea – May 2009
SREPS description 4 times per day, 72h forecast (00Z, 12Z), 48h forecast (06Z, 18Z) output format: netcdf (interpolated to a common area) parallel post processing (graphics) access through intranet
Stamp map: storm tracks
Strike probability maps
Point accumulated strike probability charts
Example: TC Higos
Introduction Program name: Tropical Cyclone Aid (TCAid) Owner: National Center for Hydro- Meteorological Forecasting, Vietnam Hydro-Meteorological Services Trial time: 2007 Operational use: since 2008
TCAid functions Update, Store TC forecast data from different TCWC Forecaster support Making forecast in graphic
TCAid setup
Data connection setup
TCAid interface
TCAid tools RulerHand Zoom Alignment Graphic Export Save image as… Map adjustment tools Clear displayed Information FrontierGrid Edit map
TCAid menu
TC Information input
TC Forecast Information
Additional Information
TCAid Sample
TCAid Advantage and Disadvantage Advantages: - Easy setup and share information - Easy use - Good interface and graphic output - Statistical and verification tools Disadvantages: - No data overlay
Additional Tools – Forecast Comparation
Additional Tools Forecast Verification
Best-track tool
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