Phrases with «zonal flow»

Zonal flow refers to the movement of air in a straight line from west to east. It typically occurs in the upper levels of the Earth's atmosphere. In simpler terms, it means that the air is moving horizontally in a mostly straight line. Full definition

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Sentences with «zonal flow»

The atmospheric zonal flows extend downwards by more than 2,000 kilometres, but not beyond 3,500 kilometres, as is also the case with the jets. (nature.com)
Moreover, we find that the atmospheric zonal flow extends to more than 2,000 kilometres and to less than 3,500 kilometres, making it fully consistent with the constraints obtained independently from the odd gravitational harmonics. (nature.com)
and... 1992: Is the mid-latitude zonal flow absolutely unstable? (geosci.uchicago.edu)
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Phrases with «zonal flow»

Sentences with «zonal flow»

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