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- Title
Generation of Mesoscale Gravity Waves in Upper-Tropospheric Jet–Front Systems.
- Authors
Fuqing Zhang
- Abstract
Multiply nested mesoscale numerical simulations with horizontal resolution up to 3.3 km are performed to study the generation of mesoscale gravity waves during the life cycle of idealized baroclinic jet–front systems. Long-lived vertically propagating mesoscale gravity waves with horizontal wavelengths ∼100–200 km are simulated originating from the exit region of the upper-tropospheric jet streak, in a manner consistent with past observational studies. The residual of the nonlinear balance equation is found to be a useful index in diagnosing flow imbalance and predicting wave generation. The imbalance diagnosis and model simulations suggest that balance adjustment, as a generalization of geostrophic adjustment, is likely responsible for generating these mesoscale gravity waves. It is hypothesized that, through balance adjustment, the continuous generation of flow imbalance from the developing baroclinic wave will lead to the continuous radiation of gravity waves.
- Publication
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 2004, Vol 61, Issue 4, p440
- ISSN
0022-4928
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1175/1520-0469(2004)061<0440:GOMGWI>2.0.CO;2