User:KingLucarius/sandbox/Worldwide cyclone seasons
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The following Worldwide cyclone seasons are visual representations of tropical cyclogenesis during a given calendar through timelines (in addition to data in tabular format, giving more general data). Summarizing these are difficult due to the inconsistencies of tropical meteorology across different basins with examples being intensity estimation as well as it's protocols and constraints (e.g the usage of 1-minute, 3-minute and 10-minute sustained winds in various basins). To solve this, I have decided to make timelines based on their classifications via the Saffir-simpson scale (SSWS/SSHWS); which requires the 1-minute sustained winds of tropical cyclones and therefore designation from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and other meteorological agencies that predominantly use such means of estimation.
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As of November 2020, I have made these timelines going back to the beginning of the HURDAT era (1950-Present). Note that the further back in time one travels, the more inconsistent available data becomes; especially prior to 1980. This leads to a notable disparity in (recorded) activity between the 2010s (889 Nameable storms) and the 1950s (453 Nameable storms) despite the margin likely being less significant had meteorologists obtained the technology we have in more modern times to better estimate the intensities (and formations) of tropical cyclones. Due to this, I have made these in consideration of only years Post-1980 to be "reliable" as a result of the rapid decline in data in various basins prior to this period. Note: the main source for Pre-1950 timelines will be the International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS) for basins lacking any significant accessible data (e.g NIO, SHEM).
Going forward, I plan to add more years prior to 1950 as time goes on. I'll also be gradually updating these for ongoing years as the tropics progress and continue to form more cyclones. With all that being said, happy viewing and I hope you like it. Feel free to let me know of any errors, questions, comments and/or concerns!