A case study of the low-level jet during an episode of spring convection /

(TIC) induced in the exit region of a STJ streak. A low-

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Donahoe, Christopher Scott, 1968-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Summary:(TIC) induced in the exit region of a STJ streak. A low-
2) A strong cross-contour ageostrophic wind in the lower
ageostrophic circulation in the exit region of the streak.
ageostrophic wind, and isabobaiic wind all weakened. 5) Eta
appeared to be influenced by a thermally indirect circulation
Circulation and transport of the low-level jet (LLJ) were
constant pressure and isentropic surfaces allowed a detailed
cyclogenesis also effected the LLJ. The TIC is part of the
during a transition between the large scale forcing
east over the northern Great Plains and a deepening trough in
Eta model giids and hourly forecasts allowed a detailed
evolution showed 1) The LLJ developed beneath a STJ streak
examination of the LLJ evolution and transport methods. The
examination of the relationship between the LLJ and a
examined for a case of severe convection that occurred in
exit region as the lower branch of an indirect circulation.
forecast of transport variables revealed a step-by-step
lee cyclone caused an ageostrophic and isallobalic wind that
level isaflobaric wind responding to a leeside trough and
mechanisms as the ageostrophic circulation, cross-contour
model hourly forecasts fairly well predicted heat and water
model's accurate placement of terrain provided realistic
movement.
plots of the LLJ at the commonly used 850 mb level. The
potential temperature advection. The evolution of the LLJ
progression of convection along ridges of equivalent
radiosonde observations, when interpolated to grid points,
Spring 1995. Radiosonde observations and Eta model output on
strengthened in response to a isaflobaric wind associated
strengthened the LLJ. The smaller horizontal resolution of
subtropical jet (STJ) streak. Height falls associated with a
the lee of the Rockies. Results of the case study for the LLJ
The low-level isallobaric wind coincided with a trough moving
troposphere aided in accelerating the LLJ. 3) The LLJ
vapor transport, offering an hourly look at convective
with lee cyclogenesis. 4) LLJ speed and magnitude decreased
yielded suspicious results over higher terrain. The hourly
Item Description:"Major subject: Meteorology".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 102 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.