Typhoon Aere Trail Characteristics
Track characteristics and moving tracks
Typhoon Aere (200217) 的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific远洋海域, 整体路径呈现典型的“先NW, 后NE”的抛物线型Moving特征. formed初期 (8月30日) , 系统位 at 12.5°N, 179.7°E附近, 受副热带高压引导 toward NW direction稳定Moving. 在8月30日至9月4日期间, Typhoon 中心纬度从12.5°N迅速N抬至26.8°N, 经度则在179.7°E至175°E之间小幅摆动, 显示出较强的 toward N分量.
Notably, this typhoon did not show a significant westward trend toward landfall but completed its turn within the 25°-27° latitude range. After 20:00 on September 4, the path turned clearly northeast, with longitude shifting eastward from 177°E to 170.7°E and latitude continuing north to 44.2°N. There were no landfalls recorded throughout its life cycle; it remained over the ocean and eventually weakened and dissipated in high-latitude waters. This large-scale turning path indicates it was deeply influenced by the pre-trough flow of the mid-latitude westerlies, classifying it as a typical open-ocean recurving typhoon.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Regarding intensity changes, Aere exhibited rapid intensification and sustained high intensity for an extended period. Starting as a typhoon (40 m/s, 960 hPa) on August 30, it reached peak intensity in less than a day, hitting 45 m/s with a central pressure of 950 hPa by 08:00 on August 31, classified as a severe typhoon. For nearly a week thereafter (August 31 to September 4), its core intensity remained highly stable, frequently maintaining 45 m/s and 950 hPa, indicating excellent structural integrity. From September 5, as latitude increased and sea surface temperatures dropped, intensity stepped down gradually from typhoon to severe tropical storm, then tropical storm, until weakening into a tropical depression on September 10.
Compared with previous typhoons of the same name, Aere in 2002 was significantly stronger. Its peak pressure (950 hPa) was much lower than that of Aere in 2022 (990 hPa), 2011 (988 hPa), and 2016 (982 hPa), and even lower than Aere in 2004 (960 hPa). The 2002 Aere was the only one among these years to reach severe typhoon status; the others were mostly tropical storms or severe tropical storms. This indicates that environmental conditions in 2002 were more favorable for the intensification and maintenance of typhoon strength, placing its energy level at the forefront of the Aere family.
Typhoon Aere routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 08-30 14:00 | 12.5°N
179.7°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | - |
| 08-31 08:00 | 14.3°N
178°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NW |
| 09-01 02:00 | 16.8°N
177.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | N |
| 09-01 20:00 | 19.9°N
176°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | NNW |
| 09-02 14:00 | 22.7°N
175°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | N |
| 09-03 08:00 | 24.9°N
175.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NNE |
| 09-04 02:00 | 25.9°N
176.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NE |
| 09-04 20:00 | 26.8°N
177°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | N |
| 09-05 14:00 | 28.2°N
175.1°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
970 hPa | NW |
| 09-06 08:00 | 30.1°N
173.8°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
970 hPa | NNW |
| 09-07 02:00 | 31.8°N
172.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
975 hPa | NNW |
| 09-07 20:00 | 34°N
168.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | WNW |
| 09-08 14:00 | 35°N
166°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | NW |
| 09-09 08:00 | 36.9°N
165.3°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | N |
| 09-10 02:00 | 39.9°N
167.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NNE |
| 09-10 20:00 | 44.2°N
170.7°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NE |
Sampled rows shown; all 46 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon of 2002 was Typhoon Aere?
The international code for Typhoon Aere is 200217. It was the 17th typhoon of 2002, with the international name ELE.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Aere?
Typhoon Aere peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 45m/s, minimum central pressure 950 hPa.
The Typhoon AereLandfall?
According to records, Typhoon Aere is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Aere's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon Aere, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind radius coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200217.
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