Super Typhoon Saomai (22W)
• Good agreement with operational center and Best Track estimates
– Underestimate during weakening with Final T#s (should use CI#s)
– Initial estimates off due to very cold cloud top temperatures (~-80ēC)
– SAB ODT analysis very similar to JTWC ODT analysis
http://pzal.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc_archive/2000/STORM_FOLDERS/NORTHWEST_PACIFIC/22W/Time_Intensity_Chart/22W_ti.gif