1. dynamics and predictability of tropical cyclones under vertical wind shear Open Access Author: Tao, Dandan Title: dynamics and predictability of tropical cyclones under vertical wind shear Graduate Program: Meteorology Keywords: vertical wind sheartropical cyclonespredictabilityprecessionalignmentrapid intensification File: Download dissertation_DandanTao.pdf Committee Members: Fuqing Zhang, Dissertation Advisor/Co-AdvisorJenni Evans, Committee MemberYvette Pamela Richardson, Committee MemberZhibiao Zhao, Committee MemberRichard Rotunno, Special Member