'Surface convergence' presentation slideshows

Mid-latitude Cyclones

Chapter 12. Mid-latitude Cyclones. Polar Front Theory. Polar front is a semi-continuous boundary separating cold, polar air from more moderate mid-latitude air Mid-latitude cyclone (wave cyclone) forms and moves along polar front in wavelike manner

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Tropical Cyclone Activity - and - North Atlantic Decadal Variability of Ocean Surface Fluxes

Tropical Cyclone Activity - and - North Atlantic Decadal Variability of Ocean Surface Fluxes. Mark A. Bourassa, Paul J. Hughes, Jeremy Rolph, and Shawn R. Smith Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, and Department of Meteorology Florida State University. Objectives.

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Understanding Weather and Climate 3rd Edition Edward Aguado and James E. Burt

Understanding Weather and Climate 3rd Edition Edward Aguado and James E. Burt. Anthony J. Vega. Part 4. Disturbances. Chapter 10 Mid-latitude Cyclones. Introduction.

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Stability and Cloud Development

Stability and Cloud Development. Please read Chapter 7 in Ahrens. Why is stability important?. Vertical motions in the atmosphere are a critical part of energy transport and strongly influence the hydrologic cycle

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HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS

HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS. 9 PM SURFACE WEATHER CHART. LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS. Isobars-lines of equal pressure Barometric pressure, measured from barometers at various weather stations and various heights by using weather balloons. LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS. LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS.

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Estimating Vertical Motion Profile Shape within Tropical Weather States

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Meteorology 415 Fall 2012

Meteorology 415 Fall 2012. Contest 2 Forecast 2 Watertown, SD. Watertown, SD. Watertown, SD: Observations. KATY 032253Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP060 T02391033= KATY 032353Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM OVC095 23/M03 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP058 T02281028 10250 20228 58000=

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Lab 8

Lab 8. November 6 th , 2013. Hurricane Review. Winds rotate counter-clockwise around the center Storm surge is caused by the wind; a wind-driven rush of sea into coastal areas as a strong tropical cyclone arrives Greater wind velocity results in stronger storm surge.

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ITCZ Explained

ITCZ Explained. What Is It?. On or near the equator, where average solar radiation is greatest, air is warmed at the surface and rises. This creates a band of low air pressure, centered on the equator. This rising air comprises one segment of a circulation pattern called the Hadley Cell.

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Hydrometeor Structure

Kinematics and Microphysics of 2-Day Rain Events During the Active Stage Hannah C. Barnes, Robert A. Houze, Jr., University of Washington. Convective. Introduction.

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