ISSN:
1420-9136
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
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Physics
Notes:
Summary The effect of lifting of a latitudinally uniform zonal current of air by the continental elevations, on the stationary harmonics of the atmospheric motion, is investigated. Use of spherical harmonics up to the 15th degree is made within the framework of a simple quasigeostrophic linear theory. The results indicate that such an effect, though significant, cannot alone explain the observations. Some other interesting points regarding some of the assumptions involved (e.g., regarding the Coriolis parameter) are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00874817
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