Reconstruction of Thermodynamic Cycles in a High-Resolution Simulation of a Hurricane
Abstract
The relationship between energy transport and kinetic energy generation in a hurricane is analyzed. The hydrological cycle has a negative impact on the generation of kinetic energy. First, in a precipitating atmosphere, mechanical work must also be expended in order to lift water. Second, the injection of water vapor at low relative humidity and its removal through condensation and precipitation reduces the ability of a thermodynamic cycle to generate work. This reduction can be directly quantified in terms of the change in the Gibbs free energy between the water added and removed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Sep 28, 2017
- Source ID
- 10.1175/jas-d-16-0353.1
Entities
People
- Fuqing Zhang
- Olivier M. Pauluis
Organizations
- New York University
- Office of Naval Research
- Pennsylvania State University