EXTENSION OF A THEORY OF LONG WAVES ON A BAROCLINIC WESTERLY CURRENT
Abstract
An extension of a simplified, quasi-geostrophic, baroclinic theory of long waves set forth by Hess is presented. The ramifications of the stability aspects of the model and the results of adding a form of y-dependence to the system are examined. Finally, a steady state, adiabatic energy equation is added to the model as a diagnostic tool for specifying vertical profiles of the basic westerly current U (p) as a function of the parameters of the problems and as a function of particular vertical temperature profiles. Profiles U (p) for the model proposed by Hess are obtained and investigated as to their physical realism. The analogous profiles for the y-dependent case are not explicitly set forth due to mathematical difficulties. However, their general form is discussed in the light of the prior results of the investigation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0256011
Entities
People
- William H. Long
Organizations
- Florida State University