Hebert-Poteat technique

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The Hebert-Poteat technique (developed by Paul J. Hebert and Kenneth O. Poteat between 1973 and 1975) is a frequently utilized system for estimating subtropical cyclone intensity derived solely on satellite imagery. An additional goal this technique set out to accomplish were to use the features of clouds correlated with various subtropical cyclones to distinguish subtropical cyclones from tropical cyclones in the emerging (sustained winds less than gale strength) stages. Furthermore, the Hebert-Poteat satellite imagery strength technique used guidelines similar to that of the Dvorak technique as an intention for a smooth transition between systems when a cyclone changes type.^[1]