A Synoptic Verification of the Development of a Tropical Cyclone into a Severe Typhoon

[摘要] The synoptic structure of Typhoon Tess (1953) over the tropical ocean is examined to verify the development of a tropical cyclone into a severe typhoon from the viewpoint of Namekawa's theory of main and secondary typhoons. A hypothesis on the life cycle of a tropical cyclone is presented in conclusion.

[学科分类] 大气科学