Dynamical interactions between a mid-tropospheric closed cyclone, a low-level jet, and cyclogenesis /

and the LLJ. A statistical analysis of the Eta Model results

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ritz, Richard Lee, 1960-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Summary:and the LLJ. A statistical analysis of the Eta Model results
cyclone was related to the interactions of the upper- and
descent of potential vorticity from the stratosphere along an
development of a lower-level cyclone. A LLJ developed over
During this episode, a trough developed in the lee of the
established by 1200 UTC 16 October 1994, as stratospheric
followed the descent of high potential vorticity air into the
high spatial and temporal resolution of the Eta Model made it
indicated that the model provided an accurate representation
interacted with the low-level baroclinic zone initiating the
isolated in the base of the trough. The upper-level cyclone
large-scale forcing. A schematic diagram was constructed
LLJ and the ULJ. The rapid development of the surface
lower-level cyclonic systems and the LLJ and ULJ.
middle troposphere with the cyclone cutting off from the
movement of the upper-level low into the northern Great
October 1994. Formation of an upper-level low followed
of a cutoff cyclone, a low-level jet (LLJ), cyclogenesis, and
of the atmospheric situation. The formation of a cutoff low
Output from the Eta Model was used to examine the development
Plains. To study this event, the Eta Model was chosen. The
potential vorticity values descended to levels below 400 hPa.
Rockies, and rapid cyclogenesis occurred following the
streak propagating to the northeastward from the southwestern
suitable for studying the development of the cutoff cyclone
surface cyclone, interaction with an upper-level cyclone, the
the central United States in association with a deepening
the indirect circulation in the exit region of the ULJ; Q-
the interaction of these phenomena during the period 16-18
trough in the lee of the Rockies and an upper-level jet (ULJ)
United States. The LLJ was coupled to the return branch of
upper-tropospheric front. The cutoff cyclone became
using existing theories concerning the development of a
vector convergence indicated that the LLJ was driven by
westerly current when the potential vorticity maximum became
Item Description:"Major subject: Meteorology".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 99 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
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Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.