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potential intensity: a standalone construct

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Meteorology

the theoretical upper limit on tropical cyclone wind speed set by sea surface temperature and outflow temperature.

In meteorology, potential intensity refers to the theoretical upper limit on tropical cyclone wind speed set by sea surface temperature and outflow temperature. This meaning comes from Emanuel (1986) in Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences.[1]

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References

  1. Emanuel, K. A. (1986). An Air-Sea Interaction Theory for Tropical Cyclones. Part I: Steady-State Maintenance. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 43(6), 585-605. https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0469(1986)043<0585:aasitf>2.0.co;2

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