Overview on the progress of Working Group on Meteorology of ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee in the recent 10 years

Abstract

This paper reviews the major achievements of the Working Group on Meteorology (WGM) of ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee since its establishment in 2004, especially in tropical cyclone observational research and scientific experiments, tropical cyclone monitoring and forecasting technologies, seasonal prediction and climate change assessment for the past decade. The progress illustrates the great value of the Committee and WGM in monitoring and forecasting of tropical cyclones in the region and the improvement of disaster prevention and reduction capabilities. Keywords: tropical cyclone, ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee, Working Group on Meteorology, 50th Anniversary