Tropical Cyclone Track Visualization Script
Abstract
This script visualizes and compares tropical cyclone (TC) tracks across different experimental scenarios alongside observational best-track data. Case ClassificationThe script categorizes TCs into three specific geographical regions: Korea and Japan (KJ), the East China Sea (ECS), and the South China Sea (SCS). Comparison of ExperimentsIt reads and plots track information for three simulation cases: Control (ctl), SSP1-1.9 (119), and SSP1-2.6 (126).It simultaneously plots JTWC (Joint Typhoon Warning Center) best-track data as an observational reference. Visualization FeaturesThe script uses a color-coded polyline system: Black for observations, Blue for Control, Coral for SSP1-1.9, and Red for SSP1-2.6.The mapping is customized for each region with specific latitude and longitude boundaries to provide optimal context for the TC landfall or passage.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
Climate variability and models
Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026