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Understanding Balanced Flows in Meteorology

Explore isobaric and natural coordinate systems, geostrophic and inertial flow, cyclonic wind patterns like the cyclostrophic flow, and the thermal wind phenomenon. Learn about trajectories, streamlines, and vertical wind shear.

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Understanding Balanced Flows in Meteorology

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  1. Chapter 3. Applications of the Basic Equations3.1 Isobaric Coordinates Reinisch_85.515

  2. Horizontal Momentum Equation Reinisch_85.515

  3. Total Derivative Reinisch_85.515

  4. Geostrophic Relations Reinisch_85.515

  5. 3.1.2 Continuity EquationIn Isobaric Coordinate System Reinisch_85.515

  6. 3.2 Balanced Flow Reinisch_85.515

  7. Several Types of Balanced Flow Reinisch_85.515

  8. n ds s(x,y,t) t stream- lines 3.2.1 Natural Coordinate System Reinisch_85.515

  9. change of speed along s centripetal acceleration Acceleration in Natural Coordinates Reinisch_85.515

  10. Coriolis Force in Natural Coordinates Reinisch_85.515

  11. FPG Vg F=F0-dF FCo F=F0 3.2.2 Geostrophic Flow Reinisch_85.515

  12. 3.2.3 “Inertial” Flow (F=const) Reinisch_85.515

  13. Period of Inertial Oscillation Reinisch_85.515

  14. 3.2.4 Cyclostrophic Flow (Fco 0) Reinisch_85.515

  15. Tornado, An Example Of Cyclostrophic Flow Reinisch_85.515

  16. 3.2.5 Gradient Wind( ) Reinisch_85.515

  17. Speed of the Gradient Wind Reinisch_85.515

  18. 3.3 Trajectories and Streamlines Reinisch_85.515

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  20. Radius of Curvature Reinisch_85.515

  21. 3.4 The Thermal Wind Reinisch_85.515

  22. Vertical Wind Shear Reinisch_85.515

  23. Vertical Wind Shear Reinisch_85.515

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