Simulation of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and Similar Synthetic Storms

Typhoon Haiyan (2013) was a catastrophic natural disaster experienced
in the history. The Advanced Circulation (ADCIRC) numerical model was used to hindcast and
evaluate Typhoon Haiyan by comparing modeled results from actual results. Interpreting
Typhoon Haiyan as the most significantly damaging scenario, we create three synthetic
typhoons to identify storm surge prone areas in the Philippines. Results from the simulations
showed the relationship between Typhoon Haiyan’s strong counterclockwise winds and an
almost linear movement to the east. In addition a gradually sloping shelf and shallow
bathymetry in most areas of the Philippines makes up all the right conditions in the
generation of storm surge. This research is intended to assess the performance of ADCIRC to
be used in predicting storm surge from typhoons in the future, assist in land development by
identifying storm surge prone areas, and aid in disaster mitigation and preparedness planning. This project contains the simulation dataset corresponding to research conducted by undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Austin during the summer of 2018 under professor Clint N. Dawson. The report enclosed contain papers and guides that explain the methods and results of this research.