On the axisymetric, steady state structure of the atmosphere

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Published: Apr 1, 1974
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22201/igeof.00167169p.1974.14.2.985
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Atmosphere, Axial symmetry, Newtonian heating

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Maria R. Perez-Discerni
University of Michigan.
Aksel C. Wun-Nielsen
University of Michigan. Actualmente en el European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Bracknell, U. K.

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The steady axisymmetrical state of the atmosphere is calculated using a quasi-geostrophic, two level model. The mechanisms of the eddy transport have not been included. The heating function determined by Fuenzalida (1973) has been used and the circulation calculated in this way is compared with similar calculations based upon various parameterizations of the heating. Detailed analysis using Newtonian heating with radiative considerations only and incorporating other physical processes are presented.

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Perez-Discerni, M. R., & Wun-Nielsen, A. C. (1974). On the axisymetric, steady state structure of the atmosphere. Geofisica Internacional, 14(2), 103–140. https://doi.org/10.22201/igeof.00167169p.1974.14.2.985
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