Satellite-based surface flux estimation during Typhoon

About this project

Japan Grant Number
JP18H03737
Funding Program
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Funding organization
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Project/Area Number
18H03737
Research Category
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A)
Allocation Type
  • Single-year Grants
Review Section / Research Field
  • Medium-sized Section 17:Earth and planetary science and related fields
Research Institution
  • Hokkaido University
  • Nagoya University
Project Period (FY)
2018-04-01 〜 2022-03-31
Project Status
Completed
Budget Amount*help
35,230,000 Yen (Direct Cost: 27,100,000 Yen Indirect Cost: 8,130,000 Yen)

Research Abstract

An estimation method for surface heat flux during typhoons based on satellite observations has been developed. This has significantly improved estimation during typhoons compared to previous global products. The near-surface air-specific humidity required for estimation can be estimated closer to the center of the typhoon, and it is possible to better capture the characteristics of water vapor concentration near the center of the typhoon. It has become possible to estimate high wind speeds exceeding 30 m/s. The validity of the new method was confirmed by comparison with independent in situ observations. Surface heat fluxes were calculated based on these physical quantity estimates, and a surface flux data set during typhoons was constructed. This dataset makes it possible to quantitatively investigate the change in surface heat flux from the occurrence of a typhoon to its extinction.

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