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Can JTWC provide me historical data on tropical cyclones?

April 26, 2017cyclones Data Historical jtwc Tropical

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Can JTWC provide me historical data on tropical cyclones?

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JTWC provides two areas of information for historical purposes. Historical tropical cyclone tracks are available from the Tropical Cyclone Best Track page. Tropical cyclone narratives are available in the Annual Tropical Cyclone Report (ATCR). Back to top Q: Can I view JTWC forecast performance (statistics)? A: Forecast performance is calculated following a thorough post-storm review of all available data. Statistical information is available on the ATCR. Back to top Q: What is meant by a “climatological” rate of intensification or weakening? A: A climatological rate is defined as one Dvorak T-number per 24-hour period. See the answer and diagram below for intensification/weakening trends for a normal-, less-than-, and greater-than-climatological rate. Back to top Q: How is tropical cyclone intensity determined? A: JTWC primarily uses the Dvorak technique to estimate tropical cyclone intensity. The Dvorak technique is based on the analysis of cloud patterns in visible and infrared imag