Complete two (2) of the four (4) APPLIED ACTIVITIES below. Only two will be scored, that is, if more than two are attempted only the first two will be scored. Remember for descriptions use sentence or phrase to explain your answer. Label all answers and data appropriatel (for instance, 4.7 cubic meters not 4.7). The Final Applied Project is valued at twenty (20%) percent of the course grade, each selected activity below is valued equally at fifty (50%) percent of this exam or ten (10%) percent of the course grade. Answers should be clearly written using original (your own) text, and sources of information as appropriate cited. APPLIED ACTIVITY #1 1. Noting the potential birth regions for tropical cyclone formation, view the "Stitched Global IR" satellite image from the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Monterey (Satellite Division) Web site. (Be very careful not to confuse midlatitude cyclones with tropical cyclones. Also, you may use the NRL Monterey (Satellite Division) "Tropical Cyclones" section to help you in this activity.) 1. Check for cloud patterns that may be associated with the formation or development of tropical systems. Include a copy of your chosen satellite image, clearly indicating the location of your tropical system. 2. What is your estimated stage of development of the tropical system (tropical disturbance, tropical depression, tropical storm, tropical cyclone)? 3. What are the different means used to determine the particular stage of development? 2. Figure 12.1 displays the track for Atlantic Hurricane Isabel in September of 2003 as it approached the U.S. East Coast. The position of the hurricane's center is at time 1800Z 17 September 2003 (displayed on the map as 1718Z). All positions (in blue) depict actual past hurricane positions, while all positions after 1800Z 17 September are forecasted positions. All positions (past and forecasted) are spaced 12 hours apart.