Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications
Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
- Hurricane Sandy formed in the Caribbean in late October 2012 and intensified to a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall in Cuba and later New Jersey (Blake et al., 2013). Sandy caused approximately $68.7 billion in damages and over 250 fatalities, making it one of the most impactful storms in U.S. history.
- During extratropical transition (ET), tropical cyclones interact with midlatitude systems, leading to structural changes such as expansion of the wind field, development of frontal boundaries, and increased baroclinicity (Hart and Evans, 2001). Sandy is a key example of a hybrid cyclone where ET did not weaken impacts but instead expanded the storm’s influence.
- This study investigates the role of synoptic-scale forcing, including blocking patterns and upper-level dynamics, in controlling Sandy’s evolution
Advisor
Milla Costa
Publication Date
4-24-2026
Recommended Citation
Paone, Natalie, "The Atmospheric Effects on the Extratropical Transition of Hurricane Sandy" (2026). Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications. 84.
https://repository.fit.edu/oems_student/84
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