An evaluation of the harbor of Yokosuka, Japan as a typhoon haven.

This study is an evaluation of the port of Yokosuka, Japan as a typhoon "haven." Characteristics of the port discussed include the topographical effects on winds during the passage of tropical cyclones, port facilities, wave action and storm surge. Problems to be considered when remaining in port and possible evasion procedures for ships sortieing are examined. Tropical cyclone tracks from 1947-1973 for the western North Pacific'were analyzed to determine the probability of threat to the port. Observations by the author and conversations with harbor authorities are utilized in arriving at conclusions. In most instances the results show that the port of Yokosuka is a safe typhoon haven. To aid commanders in their decision making, an operationally oriented flow diagram is presented which summarizes the location of various sections of the text.

Department dc:contributor.department

Meteorology

Grantor dc:publisher

Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School

Year dc:date.issued

1975

Author dc:creator

• Graff, Russell John

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Haltiner, G.J.

Statement dc:rights

• This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10945/20844

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/20844