Recent Changes in the Low-Level Jet along the Subtropical West Coast of South America

Recent Changes in the Low-Level Jet along the Subtropical West Coast of South America

Surface winds along the subtropical west coast of South America are characterized by the quasi-weekly occurrences of low-level jet events. These short lived but intense wind events impact the coastal ocean environment. Hence, identifying long-term trends in the coastal low-level jet (CLLJ) is essent...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Catalina Aguirre, Valentina Flores-Aqueveque, Pablo Vilches, Alicia Vásquez, José A. Rutllant, René Garreaud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
coastal winds
coastal low-level jet
upwelling favorable wind events
Humboldt upwelling system
ERA5 reanalysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/12/4/465

Internet

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/12/4/465

Similar Items