The dynamical relationship between subtropical and eddy-driven jets

Sukyoung Lee, Hyun Kyung Kim

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1490-1503
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of the Atmospheric Sciences
Volume60
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 15 2003

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atmospheric Science

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