On the role of the planetary boundary layer in cyclogenesis over the ocean: Research note |
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| Authors: | Maurice Danard |
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| Institution: | 1. Atmospheric Dynamics Corporation , Victoria, B.C.;2. University of Victoria |
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| Abstract: | Abstract The importance of boundary‐layer convergence of mass and water vapour on the pressure tendency is studied. Mass convergence tends to fill the low while moisture convergence deepens it, owing to the subsequent release of latent heat. It is estimated that at dew points above about 18°C, the moisture convergence effect becomes dominant; that is, the C1SK mechanism is important at high dew points. |
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| Keywords: | soil moisture forecast initialization prediction |
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