Climatic Features of Sudden Changes of Tropical Cyclone Track over the Northern Area of South China Sea
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Abstract:
Data (1970-1990) of tropical cyclones have been studied by statistical method for those with sudden changes in their moving direction and entered concerned area (15-25°N,West to 125°E). Climatic features, such as seasonal and geographical distributions, have been shown. The relations between the track sudden change and the activity of subtropical high and the terrain factors have been discussed. The results are helpfull in forecasting TC's track sudden change.