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Hu, L. | Arthur, C. | Allen, N.
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<div>An automatic algorithm for classifying wind gust events has been developed at Geoscience Australia, utilizing 1-minute weather observations from Automatic Weather Stations (AWS). This algorithm employs a comprehensive dataset of wind, temperature, dew point, and pressure measurements within a two-hour timeframe centred on the peak wind gust. </div><div> The classification methodology effectively segregates wind gust events into convective and non-convective categories. Initial development entails a subset of stations, employing visual classification verified by contemporaneous observer reports and weather radar data, to create a robust training dataset. The algorithm, based on the analysis of almost 1000 visually-classified events, demonstrates the capability to classify over 150,000 events in a matter of minutes. </div><div> Utilizing wind gust events from past 20 years via our algorithm, the spatial distribution, diurnal cycle and seasonal variation are investigated across Australia. Moreover, a comparative analysis of spatial and temporal disparities, along with radar characteristics, has been conducted for convective and non-convective gust events. Finally, the extreme values of wind gust events, including the 1% annual exceedance probability wind speed (using the Generalized Pareto Distribution) across Australia is shown in this presentation. </div> Presented at the 30th Conference of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) 2024
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- severe wind
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- wind gust
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- severe wind
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- wind gust
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- convective
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- non-convective
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2024-08-01T02:47:28
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Give a presentation in AMOS 2024 conference
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30th Conference of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) 5-9 February 2024, Canberra Australia Session 5. Extreme wind gusts and associated present and future risks
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<div>Utilizing 1-minute weather observations from Automatic Weather Stations, wind gust events in recent 20 years across Australia has been classified and studied by Atmospheric Hazards Team. The automatic algorithm, dataset and results will be presented in the AMOS 2024 national conference.</div>
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