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The Dynamical Relationship between Subtropical and Eddy-Driven Jets

, and . Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 60 (12): 1490-1503 (2003)
DOI: 10.1175/1520-0469(2003)060<1490:TDRBSA>2.0.CO;2

Abstract

This study examines the impact of a subtropical jet on the development of baroclinic waves and polar-front jets with an idealized multilevel primitive equation model. Linear stability analysis and initial-value approaches suggest that baroclinic wave growth is most favored along the subtropical jet only when this jet is sufficiently strong. For a subtropical jet of modest strength, the most favorable region for baroclinic wave growth often lies 20° to 30° poleward of the subtropical jet, establishing an eddy-driven jet that is latitudinally well separated from the subtropical jet.

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The Dynamical Relationship between Subtropical and Eddy-Driven Jets: Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences: Vol 60, No 12

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