The characteristic differences of tropical cyclones forming over the western North Pacific and the South China Sea

The best track dataset of tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific （WNP） and the South China Sea （SCS） from 1977 to 2005 during the satellite era, the NCEP/NCAR reanalysis dataset and the extended reconstructed sea surface temperature dataset are employed in this study. The main climatological characteristics of tropical cyclone formation over the WNP and the SCS are compared. It is found that there is obviously different for the locations of tropical cyclone origins, achieving the lowest central pressure and termination points between over the WNP and over the SCS. The annual number of tropical cyclones forming over the SCS is obviously less than over the WNP, and there is a significant negative correlation with the correlation coefficient being - 0.36 at the 5% significance level between over the WNP and over the SCS. The mean speed of tropical cyclone moving is 6.5 m/s over the WNP and 4.6 m/s over the SCS. The mean lowest central pressure of tropical cyclones is obviously weaker over the SCS than over the WNP. The tropical cyclone days per year, mean total distance and total displacement of tropical cyclone traveled over the WNP are all obviously longer than those over the SCS. Tropical cyclone may intensify to Saffir - Simpson hurricane scale 5 over the WNP, but no tropical cyclone can intensify to Saffir - Simpson hurricane scale 3 over the SCS. The changing ranges of the radii （R15,R16） of the 15.4 m/s winds them and the 25.7 m/s winds over the WNP are obviously wider than those over the SCS, and the median values of the radii over the WNP are also larger than those over the SCS. For the same intensity of tropical cyclones, both radii have larger medians over the WNP than over the SCS. The correlations of annual mean tropical cyclone size parameters between over the WNP and over the SCS are not significant. At the same time, the asymmetric radii of tropical cyclones over the WNP are different from those over the SCS.

VARIATION OF THE MONSOON TROUGH INTENSITY IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND WESTERN NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO TROPICAL CYCLONE ACTIVITIES

Using the daily average of the NCEP/DOE AMIP-II reanalysis data from 1979 to 2005 and the characteristics of monsoon troughs in the western North Pacific,we established an intensity index and a location index to describe the activity of the monsoon troughs in three different regions and their impacts on tropical cyclones generated therein(MTTCs).The behavior of the monsoon troughs was analyzed.The following conclusions are obtained:(1)The established monsoon trough intensity index has a positive correlation to the location index,indicating that stronger monsoon trough intensity corresponds to more northward location.(2)Monsoon trough intensity exhibits significant interannual variation,with obvious periods of 4–5 years prior to 1994 and 2–3 years afterwards.(3)The affecting factors on monsoon trough intensity are different with areas.The preceding SST anomaly results in anomalous atmospheric circulation, leading to the anomaly of monsoon trough intensity in different areas.(4)The frequency of cyclogenesis and location anomalies of the MTTC are closely related to the intensity and location of the monsoon trough. Most of the anomalously less MTTC years coincide with the years with a weak general monsoon trough and weak regional monsoon troughs.The anomalously more MTTC years are associated with both a strong general monsoon trough and a weak general monsoon trough combined with a strong one over the South China Sea,though with a larger probability for the latter.(5)The interseasonal variation of the intensity of monsoon troughs provides favorable conditions for TC generation and development.The monsoon trough is in the active periods of both quasi-biweekly 10 to 20 day and 30 to 60 day oscillations,which is favorable for MTTC occurrence.

Variations in High-frequency Oscillations of Tropical Cyclones over the Western North Pacific

Variations in the high-frequency oscillations of tropical cyclones （TCs） over the western North Pacific （WNP） are studied in numerical model simulations. Power spectrum analysis of maximum wind speeds at 10 m （MWS10） from an ensemble of 15 simulated TCs shows that oscillations are significant for all TCs. The magnitudes of oscillations in MWS10 are similar in the WNP and South China Sea （SCS）; however, the mean of the averaged significant periods in the SCS （1.93 h） is shorter than that in the open water of the WNP （2.83 h）. The shorter period in the SCS is examined through an ensemble of simulations, and a case simulation as well as a sensitivity experiment in which the continent is replaced by ocean for Typhoon Hagupit （2008）. The analysis of the convergence efficiency within the boundary layer suggests that the shorter periods in the SCS are possibly due to the stronger terrain effect, which intensifies convergence through greater friction. The enhanced convergence strengthens the disturbance of the gradient and thermal wind balances, and then contributes to the shorter oscillation periods in the SCS.

Characteristics of rapidly intensifying tropical cyclones in the South China Sea,1980–2016

The differences in the characteristics of the rapid intensification(RI)during the TCs that form in the SCS(referred as local TCs)and that enter the SCS from the western North Pacific(WNP;referred as entering TCs)have not been well studied,which could contribute the inaccuracy of current TC intensity forecast in the SCS.In this study,we used TC observations,reanalysis data and model experiments to analyze the RI occurrences during local TCs and entering TCs in 1980-2016.We found that the significant interannual and interdecadal variations in RI occurrences during local eastward-moving TCs were related to the strong intraseasonal oscillation(ISO)over the SCS and the WNP under La Niña conditions.RI during local westward-moving TCs showed insignificant variations as a result of the complex interactions among the monsoon trough,ISO and the large-scale circulation.RI during entering TCs showed strong interdecadal variations,with increased RI after 1997,even though the total number of entering TCs has decreased since 1997,which is a result of a higher number of entering TCs in the northwestern quadrant of the WNP,a stronger ISO and weak vertical windshear over the SCS and east of the Philippines under negative phase of Pacific Decadal Oscillation.The different variations and related mechanisms of RI indicates that distinct forecasting factors should be considered for intensity prediction during local eastward-and westward-moving TCs and entering TCs.

热带气旋影响吕宋海峡输运的研究进展与展望

吕宋海峡是连接南海与西太平洋的唯一深水通道,也是调节南海环流及其热力特征的关键海洋通道。在大尺度西边界流、中尺度涡、热带气旋等众多因子的共同影响下,吕宋海峡输运表现出显著的多时间尺度变率特征,其中热带气旋是影响该海域强烈且频繁的天气过程之一,解析吕宋海峡输运与热带气旋之间的动力联系也是近年来南海海洋研究的热点之一。本文主要从吕宋海峡附近热带气旋活动特征及其对黑潮、吕宋海峡附近环流结构、吕宋海峡输运的影响等方面回顾最新的研究进展。最后,本文认为接下来应当在热带气旋调制吕宋海峡输运的机制,以及对吕宋海峡输运年际变化的贡献等方面加强研究。

南海-西北太平洋季风槽及其与热带气旋的关系:不同再分析资料对比

利用1981—2020年中国气象局(CMA)热带气旋最佳路径数据集、CMA大气再分析资料(CMA-RA)、欧洲中期天气预报中心再分析资料(ERA5)及NCEP/NCAR再分析资料(NCEP-I),对比CMA-RA与ERA5、NCEP-I对南海-西北太平洋季风槽及其与南海热带气旋活动关系的表现能力,探讨CMA-RA的适用性。结果表明:不同资料均表征出南海和西北太平洋西段槽区低层气旋式涡旋明显、东段均匀的特征,CMA-RA和ERA5对低层涡度场描述的差异较小。两两资料间得到的季风槽强度的相关性较高,且为CMA-RA>ERA5>NCEP-I,对南海槽区的描述差异最大;对东伸点的刻画具有较高一致性,CMA-RA较ERA5和NCEP-I偏西;但对南北位置的刻画一致性较差,其中CMA-RA与ERA5的差异较小。所有资料均刻画出季风槽区中、低层强辐合、高层强辐散的结构,沿105°~160°E平均的涡度垂直剖面差异以CMA-RA与ERA5最小、CMA-RA与NCEP-I最大。CMA-RA季风槽与热带气旋频数关系最密切,ERA5次之,ERA5季风槽强度与热带气旋强度关系最密切,ERA5和CMA-RA季风槽东伸点与热带气旋强度关系较NCEP-I密切。总体来看,CMA-RA对季风槽及其与南海热带气旋活动关系的刻画具有与ERA5和NCEP-I相当的表现能力,且与ERA5的一致性高。

南海和西北太平洋热带气旋活动的区域性差异分析

利用近58年(1950～2007年)热带气旋资料,研究了南海(5°N～25°N,110°E～120°E)和西北太平洋(5°N～25°N,120°E～180°)两个区域热带气旋生成频数的年际变化和季节变化特征,结果表明西北太平洋热带气旋生成频数明显多于南海,且两区域的热带气旋活动表现出明显的区域性差异。在年际变化上,两者之间相关系数仅为-0.09,即南海和西北太平洋热带气旋生成频数在变化上相对独立。在季节变化上,西北太平洋热带气旋生成频数主要决定了整个西北太平洋明显的季节变化特征,而南海热带气旋生成频数在活跃期5～11月内季节差异不够明显,8～9月为相对盛期;特别地,从热带气旋频数相对于整个西北太平洋所占比率来看,5～6月南海区域由前期的寂静期骤然上升至31.7%～33.8%,使得5～6月成为全年比率中最突出的2个月份。对上述热带气旋活动区域性差异的可能原因进行了分析,初步显示在年际变化上ENSO对南海热带气旋生成频数的影响是显著的;在季节变化上,5～6月南海出现了较之西北太平洋更加有利于热带气旋生成的动力条件(季风槽)和热力条件(高海温),这可能是南海热带气旋生成频数相对于整个西北太平洋所占比率在5～6月成为全年最突出的两个月份的主要原因。

西北太平洋与南海热带气旋活动季节变化的差异及可能原因

利用1945~2011年美国联合台风预警中心(JTWC)西北太平洋热带气旋资料,研究了南海(5°N^25°N,110°E^120°E)与西北太平洋(5°N^25°N,120°E^180°)热带气旋生成位置、生成频数、强度和持续时间的季节变化差异及其成因。从热带气旋路径穿越经度带频数的角度,探讨了ENSO对气旋活动年际变化的影响。结果表明,南海热带气旋活动显著地受季风调控。在南海冬季风作用下,1~4月热带气旋生成于10°N以南且频数较少、强度较弱,这主要是低层气旋式相对涡度和弱东风切变区偏南造成的。相反,受夏季风影响,6~9月是热带气旋生成最多、最频繁的季节,大都生成于南海北部17°N附近。在5月(10月)的季节转换期,生成位置大幅度北进(南撤)且生成频数显著增加(减少),取决于风速垂直切变及中层的相对湿度的急剧转变。11、12月两海域热带气旋生成于10°N以南主要归因于其上空中层大气相对湿度较北部偏大。在西北太平洋,热带气旋生成的季节变化没有南海显著,只在7月有一次明显的变化,7~10月是热带气旋活动的"盛期"。在强度上,西北太平洋大部分区域全年均为弱东风切变,因此热带气旋以台风为主且持续时间长;但南海多为热带风暴。ENSO事件使得不同季节热带气旋生成区域和气旋路径地理位置发生显著变化。在El Nio事件期间,穿越南海所在经度带路径频数为负距平,而西北太平洋经度带为正距平;在La Nia事件期间,情况相反。

两类厄尔尼诺事件对登陆中国热带气旋的影响

利用上海台风研究所整编的1951—2016年西北太平洋热带气旋最佳路径数据集,NCEP/NCAR再分析资料和NOAA的COBE-SST再分析资料,按照热带气旋生成区域将热带气旋分为南海热带气旋与西北太平洋热带气旋两类,采用合成分析等统计学方法探讨了热带气旋活动盛期,登陆中国的热带气旋对东部型和中部型厄尔尼诺(El Nino)事件的响应。结果表明,热带气旋活动盛期,南海热带气旋在两类El Nino事件下生成频数差异不大;东部型El Nino存续期南海热带气旋登陆中国比率较中部型El Nino时偏低,登陆时强度较中部型偏弱。中部型El Nino存续期间,西北太平洋热带气旋生成频数比东部型El Nino时的频数偏高,而登陆中国热带气旋较东部型偏少,登陆时热带气旋强度较东部型偏弱;但两类El Nino事件期间西北太平洋热带气旋在中国的登陆率差异没有通过显著性检验。与中部型El Nino事件相比,在东部型El Nino事件期间,西北太平洋海面温度偏低,对流层中部水汽条件较差,对流层低层涡度异常偏低,同时在热带气旋较为集中生成的海域存在沃克(Walker)环流的异常下沉气流,西太平洋副热带高压偏强偏东偏南,共同导致登陆中国热带气旋频数偏少。