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February 5, 2026

Geographical distribution of pressure in the centres of surface lows and highs in the Australian region in January and July, 1952-1963

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This research aims to compute the average pressure in the centres of cyclones and anticyclones in Australia over a specific period.
Computed averages of pressure in centres of cyclones and anticyclones across 5° latitude/longitude squares
Analyzed data collected over a twelve-year period from 1952 to 1963
Charted extreme minimum and maximum pressures as isopleths
Created charts representing average pressures, extreme minimum pressures, and extreme maximum pressures
Indicated potential areas where systems may intensify or weaken based on pressure distributions
Provided a first approximation of pressure distribution patterns for climatological use

Abstract

Averages of pressure in the centres of cyclones and anticyclones in 5° lat./long. squares in the Australian Region in January and July have been computed for the twelve year period 1952-1963. The extreme minimum pressure in cyclonic centres and extreme maximum pressure in anticyclonic centres in each 5° square, in which a sufficient number of centres occurred, has also been charted. Resuits are represented by isopleths of the pressure averages, extreme minimum and extreme maximum pressure of centres. Although the relation between the changes in intensity of systems and their direction of motion has not been investigated specifically, it is felt that the charts might indicate areas where systems tend to intensify or to weaken. The charts should be considered as a first approximation to the climatologically reliable distribution. It is intended to prepare similar charts for all months of the year.

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