Interactions of point vortices in the Zabusky-McWilliams model with a background flow

Abstract

We combine a simple quasi-geostrophic flow model with the Zabusky-McWilliams theory of atmospheric vortex dynamics to address a hurricane-tracking problem of interest to the insurance industry. This enables us to make predictions about the "follow-my-leader" phenomenon.

arXiv comment12 pages, 3 figures