NON-GEOSTROPHIC THEORY OF ATMOSPHERIC WAVES

Abstract

The symmetric wave theory is applied to a twoisentropic-layer model of the atmosphere. The non-rotating two-layer model is used to examine the justification for the quasi-solenoidal approximation and the vertical quasi-symmetry approximation which is introduced in the subsequent theory. The non-geostrophic theory is discussed for symmetric waves in an atmosphere with constant rotation (zero planetary vorticity gradient). The physical interpretation of the behavior of the waves is emphasized. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0269540

Entities

People

  • Jorgen Holmboe

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Rotation
  • Symmetry

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers