Abstract
Discussed are the factors of the synoptic variability of retarding layers, i. e. , inversions of temperature and isothermal layers, in the lower troposphere over the ocean. By analyzing data from observations and equations of hydrodynamics it is concluded that the dynamic factors associated with atmospheric circulation which lead to deformation and displacement of the retarding layer play an important role. They include advection, divergence of friction, the barocline effect, and to a lesser degree the beta effect. In approximating an infinitely thin layer, a hydrodynamic model proposed considers these factors, and a nonlinear equation derived describes the space-time variability of the height of the retarding layer. Many numerical experiments were carried out whose results agree qualitatively with data of natural observations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-14 |
Number of pages | 0 |
Journal | Soviet meteorology and hydrology |
Volume | 0 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1984 |