The combined effects of gulf stream-induced baroclinicity and upper-level vorticity on U.S. east coast extratropical cyclogenesis

The Atlantic Surface Cyclone Intensification Index (ASCII) is a forecast index that quantifies the strength of low-level baroclinicity in the coastal region of the Carolinas. It is based on the gradient between the coldest 24-h average air temperature at Cape Hatteras and Wilmington, North Carolina,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Monthly weather review 2005-08, Vol.133 (8), p.2494-2501
Hauptverfasser:	JACOBS, Neil A, LACKMANN, Gary M, RAMAN, Sethu
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Air temperature Coastal zone Cyclones Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology External geophysics Marine Meteorology Storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms Weather forecasting
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