Copyright 2008 Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company - CAMP
Copyright 2008 Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company - CAMP
Copyright 2008 Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company - CAMP
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Name: _____________________________________________ Class: ____________ Date: ____________Exercise 24.3 Hurricane Winds and Saffir-Simpson RatingsInformation about the rotational wind speeds and forward movement of four hurricanes is provided in the sketchesbelow. Four quadrants in each storm are defined relative to the direction the storm is moving. Use the informationto evaluate the winds in the eyewall in the four quadrants of the storm (right, left, front and back). In addition, usethe information provided to determine the Saffir-Simpson rating of each hurricane.Wind in each quadrantSaffir-SimpsonratingHurricane Abby N: __________ S: __________ E: __________ W: __________ ______________Hurricane Benny NE: __________ SW: __________ NW: __________ SE: __________ ______________Hurricane Carolyn N: __________ S: __________ E: __________ W: __________ ______________Hurricane Don N: __________ S: __________ E: __________ W: __________ ______________<strong>Copyright</strong> <strong>2008</strong> <strong>Kendall</strong>/<strong>Hunt</strong> <strong>Publishing</strong> <strong>Company</strong>183
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