Question[s] email#1
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1) When determining the geostrophic wind based on the Z_1000 values at the surface cyclone center we acquired, should we assume 
that the Z_1000 values at the ship are going to have the SAME geopotential height tendency as the surface cyclone center?

2) Are we also to assume that no other synoptic or mesoscale features will impact the ship?

3) Would you mind if we include figures in our report? Or do you strictly want a written methodology of our proposed solution 
and results addressing the five scientific issues?


Answer[s] to email#1
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1) You can assume the answer is "yes" if the ship is near the cyclone center, otherwise you can make an assumption (making it
clear in your written report) how the height tendency goes to zero a certain radius outward from the 1000 hPa cyclone center.
A similar assumption is to assume that a particular geopotential height contour at a certain radius outward from the 1000
hPa cyclone center never changes its position relative to the cyclone center. These assumptions result in the greatest height 
falls occuring at the cyclone center and reducing in magnitude within an assumed radius about the center.

2) Correct, assume the cyclone is the dominant weather feature impacting the ship.

3) Use as many figures and tables that you need to help illustrate your points. A picture is worth 1,000 words!

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