The Leica Social Media Guidelines aim to create a consistent brand image across all social media channels globally, emphasizing key values such as recognition, voice share, and local content support. The guidelines cover the philosophy behind Leica, establishing a social media presence, channel over

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Malawi, like other Southern African countries, faces challenges from climate-induced disasters. Caritas Malawi, through the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, has been actively engaged in mobilizing resources for humanitarian aid. Their key interventions include a solidarity visit to affected areas, em

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Malawi Red Cross Society is responding to the impacts of multiple cyclones in the country, focusing on providing humanitarian assistance, protection support, livelihood support, and access to basic services to affected communities. Over 990,000 people urgently require assistance following damage to

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The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) aims to reduce cyclone risk and vulnerability in coastal areas by developing an Early Warning Dissemination System, constructing cyclone risk mitigation infrastructure, and building capacity in coastal communities. Phase I in Andhra Pradesh and Od

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The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project aims to reduce cyclone risks and build resilience in coastal areas through components like Early Warning Dissemination System and Cyclone Risk Mitigation Infrastructure. This update covers progress on awarding contracts, site identification, equipment pro

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Catastrophic events like floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes have significant impacts on ecosystems, affecting physical structures, crops, food supplies, vegetation, animal species, disease, famine, and even land features. Hurricanes, for example, cause erosion, disrupt bayous, contaminate water, and

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Extra-Tropical Cyclones (ETC) occur outside tropical regions and are associated with fronts, unlike hurricanes. The Norwegian Cyclone Model explains the lifecycle of ETCs, starting at the polar front and describing cyclogenesis through wind shear patterns.

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This presentation discusses the application of new methodologies in COAMPS for improving tropical cyclone forecasting. It covers synthetic TC observations, analysis with NAVDAS, and the real-time run methodology for generating initial fields in the model. The incorporation of observations and TC syn

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PREDICT is an NSF project focusing on investigating tropical cloud systems to better understand tropical cyclone formation. It builds on previous field campaigns and modeling activities, aiming to test hypotheses, explore different genesis pathways, and advance our understanding of the processes inv

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Cyclones are powerful atmospheric disturbances characterized by swirling winds and heavy rainfall. They form in warm sea conditions and progress through stages of formation, maturity, and decay. Various names are used based on location. Understanding cyclone formation helps in preparing for and mana

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Detailed instructions for installing Leica Cyclone 2020.1.0 on a server, configuring databases, and setting up client workstations. The guide covers steps from downloading the installer to configuring user folders on the server. Learn to set up Cyclone efficiently for your organization's needs.

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This study explores the optimal ocean sampling strategy for Hurricane Isaac (2012) using high-resolution in-situ observations. It investigates the sensitivity of tropical cyclone intensity change through assimilation of AXBT, AXCTD, and AXCP observations. Results show significant impact areas along

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Reviewing past methods and introducing new tools for radar rainfall estimation in tropical cyclones. Discusses advancements in Dual Polarization rainfall estimation and NSSL's National Mosaic & Multi-Sensor Quantitative Precipitation Estimation. Includes insights on reflectivity-to-rainfall relation

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Leica MultiWorx is a versatile plug-in for AutoCAD and Civil 3D that simplifies point cloud processing from Leica MS50 scans. It offers features like direct reading of scan data, custom drafting tools, advanced rendering options, and more. By integrating seamlessly with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, it enhances

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This research aims to enhance predictability of Arctic cyclones by studying the Stratospheric Polar Vortex and Tropopause Polar Vortices (TPVs). The presence of strong westerly winds in the stratosphere during fall leads to anomalous cold air outbreaks in mid-winter. TPVs serve as precursors to arct

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This text discusses the challenges in forecasting tropical cyclone intensity and proposes an intermediate approach between detailed simulations and empirical correlations. It highlights the Global Hawk UAV's capabilities for storm tracking and data collection, emphasizing the importance of adapting

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Organize a series of national workshops for Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to align survey activities, provide feedback on Rapid Assessment Surveys, and plan responses to COVID-19 and Cyclone Harold. Key stakeholders include government statisticians, NSO staff, senior officials, and development par

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Learn how to create user-defined targets on the Leica ScanStation P16/30/40A for enhanced scanning accuracy. The guide covers the introduction of new targets, manual target definitions, and step-by-step instructions to customize and store targets for optimal performance.

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This update discusses improvements in statistical tropical cyclone forecast models as part of the Year 2 Joint Hurricane Testbed Project. It covers tasks such as extended range baseline models, updating databases, and trajectory approaches for baseline models. The project aims to enhance the accurac

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The challenges and opportunities in risk modelling and impact forecasting tools are highlighted, focusing on the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Winston in Fiji. The need for improved data-sharing procedures and protocols, partnerships, and a centralized database are identified to enhance risk informati

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Hurricane Sandy, a post-tropical cyclone that hit the Caribbean and the US East Coast in 2012, caused widespread economic devastation. With damages totaling billions of dollars, the storm significantly affected small businesses, infrastructure, and communities in its path, particularly in New York a

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This work explores the characteristics of hurricanes, the Saffir-Simpson Scale, Accumulated Cyclone Energy, and examples from the 2011 hurricane season. It delves into hurricane formation, impact on land, and the importance of seasonal outlooks in predicting and preparing for hurricanes. The collabo

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Tropical cyclones are warm-core low-pressure systems that form over oceans with high sea surface temperatures. The Philippines is prone to these cyclones, leading to heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds. The layers of the atmosphere, from the exosphere to the troposphere, play crucial roles in sh

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The death toll from Cyclone Chido's rampage through the French overseas territory of Mayotte remains unclear, with shantytowns that were home to undocumented migrants flattened and many areas still inaccessible.

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