INDIRECT MEASUREMENT OF THE MEAN MERIDIONAL CIRCULATION IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE,

Abstract

Using IGY Data analyses of Obasi (1963), the mean meridional circulation for the southern hemisphere is measured indirectly, by means of the method of characteristics. The horizontal and vertical momentum convergences enter as forcing functions. The calculations generally confirm Obasi's directly measured three cell pattern, but there are strong differences in cell intensity and position. Comparison with northern hemisphere calculations of Mintz and Lang (1955) show strong similarities, except for the polar direct cell. The possibility of negative vertical eddy viscosities is considered. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0425861

Entities

People

  • Peter A. Gilman

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Convergence
  • Data Analysis
  • Geographic Regions
  • Hemispheres
  • Intensity
  • Measurement
  • Method Of Characteristics
  • Momentum
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Physical Properties
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Viscosity

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Oceanography.