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Winds of change

Article Abstract:

Hurricane forecasters have dramatically improved predictions of the paths that storms might follow, but it is not able to improve their overall long-range forecasts, without understanding the turbulence and the effects on a storm's intensity. Two studies have suggested that hurricanes might grow more intense in the future because of climate change, which means, millions of people who live-in vulnerable coastal areas would be at a greater risk than ever.

Environmental aspects, Climatic changes, Climate change, Hurricanes, Hurricane forecasting

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Creating the perfect wave

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Kerry Black, a physical oceanographer, and his New Zealand-based company, ASR, are working with U.S. partners to construct the first wave pool purpose-built for surfing at Lori Wilson Park, near Cape Canaveral on Florida's east coast. Black's team is designing a new kind of wave pool specifically for surfers, as the artificial reefs also depend on the storms, winds and tides to create great waves that are suitable for surfers.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Facilities & equipment, Management dynamics, Alliances, partnerships, Real estate investment trusts, Real Estate Invest Trusts, Oceanographers, Management, Buildings and facilities, Company business management, Alliances and partnerships, Black, Kerry, ASR

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Into the eye of the storm

Article Abstract:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration runs reconnaissance flights from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida throughout the hurricane season. A pilot relates his experience while he was on flight bound for Rita, just hours before the storm hit the Texas and Louisiana coast.

Analysis, Hurricane Rita, 2005, Storm chasing

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