Diagnostic equations for the Walker circulation

Authors
Yuan, ZJ Jian, MQ
Citation
Zj. Yuan et Mq. Jian, Diagnostic equations for the Walker circulation, ADV ATMOS S, 18(2), 2001, pp. 166-178
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Earth Sciences
Journal title
ADVANCES IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
ISSN journal
02561530 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
166 - 178
Database
ISI
SICI code
0256-1530(2001)18:2<166:DEFTWC>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Two linear partial differential equations are derived in spherical-isobaric coordinates for the numerical simulation of the Walker circulation with th e assumption that the meridional motion equation remains in gradient balanc e. One is for the Walker circulation along the individual latitude in the t ropical area, the other for the meridionally-averaged Walker circulation ov er a tropical zone.