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.