Abstract
This study examines the impact of a subtropical jet on the development at baroclinic waves and polar-front jets with an idealized multilevel primitive equation model. Linear stability analysis and initial-value approaches suggest that baroclinic wave growth is most favored along the subtropical jet only when this jet is sufficiently strong. For a subtropical jet of modest strength, the most favorable region for baroclinic wave growth often lies 20° to 30° poleward of the subtropical jet. establishing an eddy-driven jet that is latitudinally well separated from the subtropical jet.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1490-1503 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 15 2003 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Atmospheric Science