T -Number
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002755
A system used to subjectively estimate tropical cyclone intensity based solely on visible and infrared satellite images. Also called the Dvorak technique.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002755 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | Dvorak technique |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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