CYCLONES AND ANTICYCLONES IN EUROPE.

Abstract

Numerous studies, dating from 1783, have been conducted on cyclone and anticyclone paths. The study discusses movement and generation of pressure centers, both cyclones and anticyclones, from a theoretical and climatological point of view. It discusses, by month, the pressure system paths over Europe; areas of genesis; and the relationship of paths to 500-mb circulation. Cyclogenesis on the lee side of a terrain barrier is discussed in light of the conservation of potential vorticity. Pettersen's development formula is used to show the effect of land-locked bodies of water on genesis of pressure systems. Cyclone and anticyclone tracks vary from season to season, month to month. The tracks, shown on charts, are discussed in light of these variations. There are favored latitudes for cyclogenesis (40, 49-57, and 70N) and anticyclogenesis (45N), as well as favored areas. The areas and factors affecting genesis are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0692731

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Black

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anticyclones
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Biological Phenomena
  • Bodies Of Water
  • Cyclogenesis
  • Cyclones
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Processes
  • Grids
  • Landforms
  • Latitude
  • Terrain

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.