Overview of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)

The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) was established in 1959. The mission of JTWC is to provide analysis, forecast and decision support to enable DoD and other decision makers to plan, prepare, and protect against the threat of tropical cyclones, tsunamis and other weather impacts. This presentation will provide a brief history and overview of the organization. Additionally, it will cover some of the products that are distributed and a few of the tools and techniques utilized to assist in the creation of these products.