%0 journal article %@ 0027-0644 %A Barcikowska, M., Feser, F., Storch, H.v. %D 2012 %J Monthly Weather Review %N 9 %P 2818-2830 %R doi:10.1175/MWR-D-11-00175.1 %T Usability of best track data in climate statistics in the western North Pacific %U https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-11-00175.1 9 %X Scatterometer-based data used as a reference show that for the tropical storm phase JMA provides more reliable TC intensities than JTWC. Comparisons with aircraft observations indicate that not only homogeneity but also a harmonization and refinement of operational rules controlling intensity estimations should be implemented in all agencies providing BTD.