L4 - Reducing effects of tropical storms

• monitoring aircraft

  • on board radar and microwaves help scientists to understand more about formation
  • equipped aircraft frequently fly through tropical storms to collect data
• monitoring satellites

  • classic cloud pattern that the satellites can monitor and check for
  • monitors precipitation every 3 hours to identify formation of tropical storms
• planning includes:

  • having fuel in vehicles
  • securing loose objects
  • knowing where evacuation centres are
  • preparing disaster supply kits
• prediction

  • available weather data is inputted into computers to predict path of tropical storms
  • can help evacuate people at risk, done before in india
• protection

  • trees reduce wind and trap debris
  • coastal flood defences reduce impact of storm surges
  • salt marshes reduce tropical storm energy
  • reinforce areas of weakness the buildings may have