The role of the heat source of the Tibetan Plateau in the general circulation

In this paper, the thermal features of the atmosphere over the Tibetan Plateau in summer and their effects on the general circulation are reviewed. Some recent research results are reported. It is shown that the Plateau acts as a heat source in summer. Particularly the strong surface heating makes t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Meteorology and atmospheric physics 1998-01, Vol.67 (1-4), p.181-198
Hauptverfasser:	YE, D.-Z, WU, G.-X
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Climatology. Bioclimatology. Climate change Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology External geophysics Meteorology
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