Frequently Asked Questions

  • Kinetic Analysis Corporation provides hazard and damage data as spatial polygons or as rasters via OGC-compliant web services.

  • Real-time data are offered at two resolutions: a standard resolution of 120 arcseconds (4 km) and a detailed resolution of 60 arcseconds (2 km). Post-event/historical data are offered at a comprehensive resolution of 30 arcseconds (1 km).

  • Kinetic Analysis Corporation provides a consistent, global set of data. Clients may access tropical cyclone hazard and damage ratio data for any location affected by tropical cyclones.

  • Real-time data are generated whenever forecast centers or forecast models release tropical cyclone forecasts anywhere in the world. Depending on the ocean basin and forecast source, this occurs every six or twelve hours.

  • The multi-model results from Kinetic Analysis Corporation are generally available 30 minutes after a forecast is released.

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