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#132470 09/01/04 01:41 AM
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Never encountered this word before...like the way it sounds and flows when said.

from The National Hurricane Center

>The Dvorak Technique Explained

The Dvorak technique is a method using enhanced Infrared and/or visible satellite imagery to quantitatively estimate the intensity of a tropical system. Cloud patterns in satellite imagery normally show an indication of cyclogenesis before the storm reaches tropical storm intensity. Indications of continued development and/or weakening can also be found in the cloud features. Using these features, the pattern formed by the clouds of a tropical cyclone, expected systematic development, and a series of rules, an intensity analysis and forecast can be made. This information is then standardized into an intensity code. <


(let's hope Frances blows out to sea, but...scary storm)



#132471 09/03/04 12:56 PM
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I like it, too, WO'N.





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#132472 09/03/04 01:37 PM
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cyclogenesis

Cyclogenesis is the calm before the storm.

How about tempestugenesis? The moment before all hell breaks loose.


#132473 09/03/04 02:41 PM
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How would you pronounce it WON?

Cy-CLO-gen-EE-sis or Cyclo-GEN-iss-iss



#132474 09/04/04 12:55 AM
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>>Cyclo-GEN-iss-iss<<

More towards this one, Bel...with the hardest accent on the Gen, Gin. But with a milder strong accent on CLO as well.

cy-clo-GEN-uh-sis

[i.e.] see cyclorama





#132475 09/04/04 07:19 PM
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Ahhh. Well that makes it clear. Merci beaucoup.

I like it!


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