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Summary Mechanisms associated with Alpine lee cyclogenesis during the early phase of their generation are investigated using a variational quasigeostrophic filter technique. It was possible to extract the quasigeostrophic signal from the available analyzed real data set.The results presented here are for the 11–12 March 1982, an example of so-called orographically induced lee cyclogenesis. Non-quasigeostrophic fields, calculated as a difference between observations and the quasigeostrophic fields, show significant magnitudes indicating the possible importance of non-quasigeostrophic processes. A dipole structure in the residual geopotential field was observed, similar to the results of numerical model experiments. Also, a strong upper-level non-quasigeostrophic divergence was found in the Alpine region 24 hours prior to lee cyclogenesis, lasting for 6–12 hours. On the other hand, quasigeostrophic results indicate only a local effect of mountain slopes, suggesting possibly a dominant role of the low-level blocking. A hypothetical scenario of Alpine lee cyclogenesis is proposed, based on results obtained here.With 14 Figures 相似文献
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Summary
The interaction of topography and upper-level potential vorticity (PV) anomaly in intensive case of Alpine lee cyclogenesis
(3–6 March 1982) is investigated. The factor separation method is used in conjunction with the PV inversion technique to isolate
individual roles of topography and upper-level PV as well as their synergic nonlinear effect. The application of the factor
separation method allows to separate low and upper tropospheric dynamics in the real case of lee cyclogenesis and to estimate
quantitatively the pure and interactive contributions of topography and upper tropospheric PV anomaly to the pressure deepening
in the lee of the Alps.
The PV-topography interactive effect was found to be strong and comparable to the pure PV advection contribution. It is shown
that the synergic contribution is responsible for the dipole structure oriented exactly as predicted by theory and as found
in the observations. The “pure” topography contribution is small during the “trigger” phase but becomes strongly cyclolytic
(i.e., assisting cyclone decay) in the second phase of the lee development. Superposition of the pressure change patterns
produced by the two factors along with their interaction, results in a strong deepening in the right location. The joint cyclogenetic
action is proposed as the explanation for the fast pressure fall during the “trigger” phase.
Received July 31, 2000/Revised June 4, 2001 相似文献
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Summary An initial value problem is proposed to study the influence of mountains upon atmospheric flows. The normal mode, quasigeostrophic theory of lee cyclogenesis is revisited; in order to model Alpine cyclogenesis, the flow, upon which the mountain acts, should represent a cyclone wave propagating eastward in a sheared zonal current. Two different models are considered in order to describe cyclone waves: an unstable Eady normal mode and a finite amplitude, neutral Rossby mode in the two layer model. It is shown that the topographic modifications proper of normal modes emerge very rapidly from the integration of the initial value problem. It is also shown that an enhanced deepening of the upper level trough can occur when finite amplitude effects are taken into account.With 8 Figures 相似文献
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Summary
The interaction of a cold front with the Alps is studied by means of real-case numerical simulations for a case occurring
at the end of the Alpine Experiment (ALPEX) on 28 April–2 May, 1982. Simulations are performed with the numerical weather
prediction model chain Europa-Modell (EM) and its one-way nested high-resolution model (HM) of the German and Swiss Weather
Services. The outer EM simulation (56 km horizontal resolution) uses initial and lateral boundary fields taken from the ALPEX-IIIb
reanalysis data set. This reanalysis data set is based on the operational EM analysis scheme, but takes into consideration
a wide range of field phase data taken during the ALPEX field campaign. A comparison of simulations driven by the ALPEX and
ECMWF reanalysis (ERA) data is performed. The simulation driven by the former captures the intensity and vertical depth of
the developing lee cyclone substantially better than the corresponding run driven by the ERA.
The transient development of the impingement of a cold front on the Alps induces a wide range of mesoscale phenomenon such
as flow splitting, mistral, north foehn, cyclogenesis, anticyclonic vortex and bora. These flow evolutions are analyzed using
HM simulations with a horizontal resolution of 14 km and visualized performing comprehensive trajectory calculations.
Received September 9, 2000/Revised November 28, 2000 相似文献
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Summary Climatological studies show that the Altai-Sayan lee side is one of the major cyclogenesis areas in the Northern Hemisphere. In case of the Altai-Sayan lee cyclogenesis, the surface cyclone is generated when a primary cyclone is swept north of the mountains. In the mid-troposphere, a trough develops and finally turns into a cutoff low within 48 h. The main synoptic features are similar to those of Alpine cyclogenesis. Numerical simulations are performed to assess the effect of different representation of orography on the Altai-Sayan cyclogenesis. Two experiments are performed, a step-mountain (ETA) and an envelope orography (SGM) experiment. The ETA experiment produced the cyclogenesis in a way similar to that in the analysis both at the surface and at mid-troposphere. The SGM experiment failed in the simulation of the upper cutoff low. The difference in predicted pressure between the ETA and the SGM experiment shows a dipolar structure suggesting that the blocking effect of the mountains is essential in the development of the Altai-Sayan lee cyclogenesis.With 7 Figures 相似文献
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Summary Two numerical models are used to investigate aspects of thunderstorm dynamics and thunderstorm initiation in the northern
Alpine foreland. The first, an isentropic model of airflow over and around the Alps, is used to investigate flow patterns
favourable for the initiation of deep convection in the region. It is found that a stably-stratified southerly flow towards
the Alps leads to a southwesterly flow in the Alpine foreland, a situation most often found during thunderstorm periods, and
to the formation of a gravity wave in the lee of the Alps. This wave is accompanied by raised isentropes which, in reality,
would lead to a reduction in static stability and convective inhibition as well as an increase in convective available potential
energy. The second model, a cloud model, is used to study the development of an observed squall line over southern Bavaria.
The model is initialized with wind, temperature and moisture profiles from a radiosonde sounding ahead of the squall line
and the squall line is initiated by an array of thermal bubbles. The model simulation is used to interpret the evolution of
the squall line.
Received March 9, 1999/Revised July 10, 1999 相似文献
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E. Ferrero A. Longhetto L. Briatore G. Chabert d&#x;Hieres H. Didelle C. Giraud P. Gleizon 《Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans》2002,35(1):308
A series of laboratory experiments, aimed at the simulation of some aspects of Alpine lee cyclogenesis has been carried out in the rotating tank of the Coriolis Laboratory of LEGI-IMG in Grenoble. Dynamic and thermodynamic processes, typical of baroclinic development triggered by the orography, were simulated. The background flow simulating the basic state of the atmosphere consisted of a stream of intermediate density fluid introduced at the interface between two fluid layers. The structure of the intermediate current was established by mixing fluid obtained from the upper layer of fresh water with fluid removed from the heavier salty layer below.The dynamical similarity parameters are the Rossby (Ro), Burger (Bu) and Ekman (Ek) numbers, although this last, owing to its small values, need not be matched between model and prototype, since viscous effects are not important for small time scales. The flow in both the prototype and laboratory simulation is characterized by hydrostatics; this requires (Ro2δ2/Bu)1 (where δ=H/L is the aspect ratio of the obstacle) which is clearly satisfied, in the atmosphere and oceans, and for the laboratory experiment.A range of experiments for various Rossby and Burger numbers were conducted which delimited the region of parameter space for which background flows akin to that found to the northwest of the Alps prior to baroclinic cyclogenesis events, were observed.One such experiment was carried out by placing a model of the Alps at the appropriate place in the flow field. The subsequent motion in the laboratory was observed and dye tracer motions were used to obtain the approximate particle trajectories. The density field was also analyzed to provide the geopotential field of the simulated atmosphere. Using standard transformations from the similarity analysis, the laboratory observations were related to the prototype atmosphere. The flow and the geopotential fields gave results compatible with the particular atmospheric event presented. 相似文献
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Global climate change and variability and its influence on Alpine climate — concepts and observations 总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1
H. Wanner R. Rickli E. Salvisberg C. Schmutz M. Schüepp 《Theoretical and Applied Climatology》1997,58(3-4):221-243
Summary The paper discusses annual to decadal climate variability and change in the European Alps by utilizing the procedure of synoptic downscaling, i.e. it investigates the influence of global to continental scale synoptic structures and processes on the regional climate of the Alps. The European Alps lie to the southeast and under the right exit zone of the southwest-northeast oriented axis of the polar front jet over the North Atlantic ocean, in a transition zone between the Azores high and Icelandic low, between oceanic and continental and between Mediterranean and North Atlantic climates. Together with complex topographically induced phenomena like lee cyclogenesis, orographic precipitation, strong downslope winds and thermotopographical circulation systems, this transitional position makes climate studies in the Alps even more interesting. Only a minor correlation can be observed between global climate variability and Alpine climate. In contrast, the Alpine climate is strongly related to processes over the North Atlantic ocean and its sea ice system (e.g. it has a high correlation with the North Atlantic Oscillation and the dynamics and position of the Icelandic low), an area with a rather low climate prediction potential.Since the early 1970's (or just after the Great Salinity Anomaly in the North Atlantic Ocean) the intensification of the wintertime westerly jet over the North Atlantic area led to a noticeable northwest-southeast mass transport in the exit area of the jet over Central Europe, leading to pressure and temperature rises and an increase in the amount of precipitation. There is a question over whether this phenomenon is a consequence of natural climate variability or the beginning of an anthropogenic climate change.With 16 Figures 相似文献
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Summary This study examines the exceptional Alpine south foehn event of 14–16 November 2002 using routine observations and high-resolution
numerical simulations. Besides its long duration and an extremely high temperature level related to warm-air advection from
the northern Sahara, this foehn event exhibited an unusual spatial structure of the low-level wind and temperature field.
Whereas the foehn was largely restricted to the first half of 14 November in the western part of the Alps (Switzerland), it
extended over the full period in the inner-Alpine valleys in the eastern Alps. The duration and intensity of the foehn also
tended to decrease from the Alpine crest towards the northern rim of the Alps. Most surprisingly, continuous foehn even occurred
on the windward side of the Alpine crest, namely in a basin located in the southeastern Alps. The distribution of the orographic
precipitation associated with the foehn case was unusual as well. In Switzerland, intense precipitation was not restricted
to the windward (southern) side of the Alps but extended to the northern side of the Alpine crest, particularly on 16 November.
The results indicate that the spatio-temporal distribution of the foehn in the northern Alps was related to the fact that
the western Alps were within a synoptic-scale transition zone between extremely warm air advected from the south and colder
air lying over western Europe. The colder air was advected around the western Alps whereas extremely warm air descended from
the Alpine crest farther east. Moreover, a small cyclone formed on 14 November north of the Alps and generated a shallow cold
front propagating eastward along the northern Alps. Thus, the tendency towards foehn decreased from west to east and from
the Alpine crest towards the north. The occurrence of foehn on the windward side of the Alpine crest was made possible by
the extreme strength of the large-scale southerly flow, combined with the fact that the upstream precipitation field did not
reach the southeastern edge of the Alps. Finally, the pronounced spillover of precipitation to the northern side in the Swiss
part of the Alps appears to be related to the colder air present north of the crest. This prevented the formation of orographic
gravity waves and downslope air motion, which usually leads to a rapid evaporation of the precipitation on the lee side of
the Alpine crest. 相似文献
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Summary A fine mesh analysis scheme (grid distance approximately 47 km) has been developed which takes care of mountain ridges of different height, to be able to study cyclogenesis induced by the Alps from the standpoint of observational quantitative vorticity dynamics.The method represents a 2-D univariate statistical interpolation scheme with isotropic correlation function over flat terrain but anisotropic across major mountain ridges like the Alps and Pyrrences.The checked and corrected ALPEX-IIb data set-which is the best data set for the Alpine region concerning time and space resolution as well as quality up to now-is used to produce analyses of basic and derived atmospheric variables. It is shown that structures in the upper meso-scale are resolved with pronounced gradients across mountains.With 9 Figures 相似文献
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Using the operational model(B model)of Beijing Meteorological Center,we do some of numerical experi-ments of crossing and rounding mountains in all velocity adjustment scheme,and study dynamic effect ofQinghai-Xizang Plateau and Rocky Mountains on lee cyclones.The results show that due to air flow roundthe Qinghai-Xizang Plateau,divergence is distributed in the shape of confluence which matches cyclogenesisarea and cyclonic track in East Asia.In the downstream of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau,convergence inthe upper troposphere restrains cyclone development in the east of China mainland.In North America,air flow primarily crosses over Rocky Mountains.Air is adiabatically cooled when it flows upward in thewest flank of Rocky Mountains,while air is warmed when it flows downward in the lee side.The fact isimportant for the lee cyclogenesis and the lee frontogenesis of Rocky Mountains.Air flow crossing over RockyMountains is also the main cause for forming dryline in the mid-west of United States. 相似文献
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Prof. Dr. H. Pichler Prof. Dr. R. Steinacker E. Hagenauer A. Jäger 《Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics》1995,56(3-4):197-208
Summary In a project ALPEX-Simulation, sponsored by the Österreichischer Fond zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung (FWF), all eight cases of ALPEX-SOP cyclones were numerically simulated with a fine mesh isentropic model of the atmosphere. These numerical simulations in six-hourly intervals allow a deeper insight into the synoptics and dynamics of the cyclogeneses in the Western Mediterranean, especially into the genesis of the two basic types of cyclones: the so-called Überströmungs-type and Vorderseiten-type. In the first phase of cyclogenesis of the Überströmungs-type, the blocking and flow splitting of the cold air due to the Alps and the canalization between the Alps and the Massif Central are important. Cold air flows cyclonically around the western part of the Alps, creating a vorticity maximum at the south western edge of the Alpine, bow and leads also to an enhanced PV. In connection with warm air in the Mediterranean, a strong baroclinic zone is generated. The interaction between the arriving PV maximum in the upper troposphere and the enhanced PV at the bottom leads to cyclogenesis in the Western Mediterranean. In the case of the Vorderseiten-type warm air advection dominates with the exception of a shallow layer of cold air in the inner Po-Valley, which is shielded by the Alpine ridge. A well-pronounced PV maximum builds up and couples with the PV maximum arriving at upper levels, even before the cold air, coming from the north-west, has surrounded the Alps. The cold air only intensifies the development by raising the baroclinity. Therefore, the Vorderseiten-cyclogenesis is an orographically modified cyclogenesis, in the course of which the cyclonic development is triggered by the Alps, whereas the Überströmungs-cyclogenesis is an orographically induced cyclogenesis i.e. a true lee cyclogenesis.With 14 FiguresDied in a tragic traffic accident on June 6, 1993. 相似文献
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Summary Several cases of lee cyclogenesis that occurred during ALPEX-SOP have been analyzed, with the aim of separating the large scale structures from the subsynoptic/meso-a scale features that are characteristic of this meteorological phenomenon. The results presented here are mainly based on composites of the analyzed cases. We assume that the deformation caused by the orography can be, at least to a reasonable extent, isolated from the undisturbed state using scale separation. The analysis technique we employ provides the scale separation as built-in in the interpolation algorithm. The scale separation error due to the large inhomogeneities of the data density distribution is partly corrected using a method described in the text. The orographic disturbance appears in different mesoscale fields as a quasiantisymmetric dipolar structure. For example, high/low pressure, cold/warm temperature and anticyclonic/cyclonic couplets characterize the mesoscale fields near the Alps. A qualitative agreement is found with the structure of the orographically induced perturbations predicted by the normal mode theory of lee cyclogenesis.With 7 Figures 相似文献
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本文介绍的六层亚洲有限区域模式包含了地形作用和地面摩擦、动量、热量和水汽的水平和垂直方向扩散过程（其中包括了下垫面感热作用）、水汽凝结潜热、云和辐射作用以及积云对流等物理过程。并运用新的有效的计算气压梯度力的方法，为减少青藏高原引起的σ面上的初值（由p面到σ面）的插值误差，用了初始时刻的迭代插值方法。另外，利用上述模式，以1981年7月11日12时客观分析为初始场，对青藏高原背风坡地区的西南涡形成过程进行了数值模拟试验，较成功地研究了青藏高原动力作用对西南涡形成和发展过程的影响，模式还较成功地模拟出在西南涡形成过程中在我国西南地区低层西南风急流的迅速形成和维持过程。如果降低模式地形高度（如将青藏高原降至3000 m以下），地形的坡度也变小了，西南涡的模拟就不能成功。本模式所用的新的气压梯度力的计算方法，使预报效果得到了改进。 相似文献
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本文利用北京气象中心的业务预报模式(B模式),采用全风速调整方案,进行了绕流、爬坡等各种数值试验,研究青藏高原和落基山对气旋的动力影响。结果表明,气流绕青藏高原而行,产生的散度场与东亚的气旋生成区和路径匹配;在青藏高原主体下游,高层辐合,抑制了我国大陆东部的气旋发展。在北美,落基山对大气的动力影响以爬坡为主,由于气流在迎风坡上升,空气绝热冷却,在背风面大规模下沉增温,对流层低层形成暖脊,这对背风锋生和背风气旋的发生发展有着直接的影响;另外爬坡作用也是美国中西部干线形成的主要原因。 相似文献
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Summary Regional and local scale windfield and air mass characteristics during two distinct synoptic foehn wind events over southern New Zealand are examined. The Southern Alps were observed to effectively block low level onshore gradient northwesterly airflow and to channel it through both Cook and Foveaux Straits. Blocking of the onshore synoptic northwesterly airstream also resulted in barrier jet formation along the western slopes of the Southern Alps. This feature of the regional windfield has not previously been documented and develops during favourable conditions to a height of between 1500 to 1800 m above sea level. In the immediate lee of the Southern Alps at Lake Tekapo, classic foehn conditions such as warm ambient air temperatures, low relative humidities and gusty winds were monitored throughout both foehn events examined. Differences in the local windfield were however observed, which reflect the importance of local topography on lee side windfield dynamics during foehn events. Spillover of precipitation to the lee of the mountains was monitored in the latter stages of each case study and appeared to be associated with the passage of the cold front over the Southern Alps. Observations made by this investigation have a number of applied and theoretical implications with respect to meso-scale modelling, orographic rainfall distribution and forecasting.With 12 Figures 相似文献
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Altai-Sayan lee cyclogenesis: Numerical simulations 总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1
Summary In this paper we compare and analyse two cases of lee cyclogenesis observed near the Altai-Sayan massif (14–16 April 1988; 3–5 March 1986). The interpretation of the events is based on numerical simulations with an isentropic primitive equation model, where runs without orography are compared to those with realistic orography. The runs with mountains are successful in depicting the observed developments, so that the no-mountain experiments can be assumed to provide further information on the dynamics of both cases.The case of 14–16 April 1988 is dominated by rapid cyclogenesis and cut-off low formation aloft linked to the southward motion of a potential vorticity maximum towards the Altai-Sayan massif. Cyclone formation would have occurred without mountains as well. However, cyclogenesis at low levels is enhanced by the presence of the mountains through blocking of the cold air and corresponding deformation of the surface cold front. So this is a case of orographically modified cyclogenesis whereas the cyclogenesis of 3–5 March 1986 is induced by the mountain. In that case a broad and almost steady trough moves eastward over the Altai-Sayan region. Cyclone formation is absent in the no-mountain run. However, both cases exhibit some similarities with respect to the low-level developments induced by the mountains. A conceptual model is presented in order to further elucidate the key features of both cases.With 11 Figures 相似文献
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Characteristics of some frontal stratiform precipitation events south of the alpine chain during MAP
Summary This paper examines the flow conditions associated with frontal widespread and moderate precipitation over the Lago Maggiore Target Area (LMTA) of the Mesoscale Alpine Programme, and observed during the intensive observation periods (IOPs) 4 (30 September 1999), 8 (21 October), 9 (23 October) and 15 (6 November). The flow organization that led precipitation maxima to occur away from the relief instead of being concentrated on the windward southern slopes of the Alps is investigated from three ground-based Doppler radars.Different aspects of this organization are noted. Post-frontal flow had a primary role in IOPs 4 and 15, and the intensity and vertical extension of the incoming flow modulated the precipitation intensity and duration over the LMTA. In IOPs 4 and 9, westerly-to-northwesterly downslope flow opposed the south–southeasterly moist inflow, but the larger thickness and intensity of the inflow in IOP 9 yielded longer rain duration. Also the occurrence of such downslope flow on the lee side was accompanied by foehn effects. In IOP 15, the southerly inflow was strong enough to rise over a deep and strong northerly downslope post-frontal cold flow (in connection with a deep lee cyclone) which was probably enhanced by melting and evaporation of hydrometeors, and behaved like a severe downslope wind. The IOP 8 event was a case of blocked flow and slow frontal passage, and was accompanied with persistent stratiform precipitation over the LMTA. The blocking was due to the stable character of the east–southeasterly incoming flow which favored flow deflection (barrier flow) along the southeastward-facing slopes of the Alps. It is also found that gravity waves activity during IOPs 8 and 9 modulated the precipitation distribution over the LMTA. 相似文献
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This paper investigates the dependence on environmental conditions of altitudinal precipitation differences in the northern Alps, based on high-resolution numerical simulations with the MM5 model for a selected region in the Bavarian Alps (Zugspitze mountain and surrounding valley stations). Three exemplary precipitation events representing climatological regimes with different orographic enhancement characteristics are selected. After validating the MM5 precipitation fields against the available surface observations, the model results are used to analyse the interactions of atmospheric dynamics and cloud microphysics with the local orography. The first two cases (19–22 March 1997, 05–09 February 1999) are characterized by a strong northwesterly or northerly flow, associated with large precipitation differences between the mountain and the surrounding valley stations. For these cases, the model results indicate a dominance of the classical seeder–feeder mechanism, with strong orographic lifting generating dense orographic clouds over each individual mountain ridge, which in turn intensify precipitation. The related surface precipitation maxima can be found near the mountain peaks or somewhat in the lee due to hydrometeor drifting. The third case (05–07 December 1992) represents conditions with relatively small (i.e. below climatological average) precipitation differences between the Zugspitze and the surrounding valley stations. For this event, the model results indicate that relatively weak ambient winds at and below Alpine crest level (700 hPa) were primarily responsible for the lack of substantial precipitation enhancement. Precipitation was nevertheless moderately intense because of strong frontal lifting at higher levels. In all three cases, the agreement between simulated and observed precipitation patterns is so high that there is good reason to expect that mountain–valley precipitation differences will be quantitatively predictable for nonconvective events once a sufficiently high model resolution is computationally affordable. 相似文献