Unit 2 – Tropical Revolving Systems(TRS)

• Tropical Revolving Storms: Local names, seasons and

areas affected; Origin, structure, movement and
lifespan of TRS; Weather associated with TRS;
Definitions and nomenclature; Warning signs of an
approaching TRS; Characteristics of TRS; Forecasting
techniques Past and present; Action to be taken when
the presence of TRS is confirmed; Cyclone tracking
and warning bulletins under international conventions;
Practical Rules for navigation for maneuvering in the
vicinity of TRS; Avoidance of storm centers and the
dangerous quadrants; Ideal conditions for the
formation of TRS; Comparison between a TRS and a
temperate latitude depression; Avoiding TRS – 1-2- 3
theory and sector theory.
•
TROPICAL REVOLVING STORMS(TRS)
TROPICAL CYCLONES
 Tropical Revolving Storm(TRS)
• A tropical revolving storm is a rapidly-rotating
storm characterized by low pressure centre, strong
winds and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms.
• TRS forms over large bodies of warm water and
they develop the energy from the ocean surface.
• These tropical cyclones take birth in the warm
oceanic region and move towards the
continents.
• TRS tends to move in counter-clockwise in Northern
hemisphere and clockwise in Southern hemisphere