A potential vorticity diagnostic approach to upper-level frontogenesis within a developing baroclinic wave

The process of tropopause folding is studied in the context of the life cycle of baroclinic waves. Previous studies of upper-level frontogenesis have emphasized the role of the vertical circulation in driving stratospheric air down into the midtroposphere.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the atmospheric sciences 2000-12, Vol.57 (24), p.3918-3938
Hauptverfasser:	WANDISHIN, Matthew S, NIELSEN-GAMMON, John W, KEYSER, Daniel
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Atmosphere Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology External geophysics Meteorology Other topics in atmospheric geophysics Tropopause
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Zusammenfassung:	The process of tropopause folding is studied in the context of the life cycle of baroclinic waves. Previous studies of upper-level frontogenesis have emphasized the role of the vertical circulation in driving stratospheric air down into the midtroposphere.
ISSN:	0022-4928 1520-0469
DOI:	10.1175/1520-0469(2001)058<3918:APVDAT>2.0.CO;2