Single-layer Axisymmetric Model for a Hadley Circulation with Parameterized Eddy Momentum Forcing

An axisymmetric single-layer model is used to study interactions of the Hadley circulation with extratropical eddies. Eddy momentum fluxes are parameterized using a simple closure motivated by calculations with an idealized dry general circulation model (GCM). Calculations are performed in which the...

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Main Authors: Adam Sobel, Tapio Schneider
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2009-09-01
Series:Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems
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Online Access:http://james.agu.org/index.php/JAMES/article/view/v1n10