Chapter 3. Applications of the Basic Equations 3.1 Isobaric Coordinates

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Chapter 3. Applications of the Basic
Equations3.1 Isobaric Coordinates
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Horizontal Momentum Equation
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Total Derivative
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Geostrophic Relations
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3.1.2 Continuity Equation In Isobaric Coordinate
System
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3.2 Balanced Flow
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Several Types of Balanced Flow
Name Approximation Balance
Geostrophic Flow
Inertial Flow
CyclostrophicFlow
Gradient Wind
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3.2.1 Natural Coordinate System
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Acceleration in Natural Coordinates
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Coriolis Force in Natural Coordinates
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3.2.2 Geostrophic Flow
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3.2.3 Inertial Flow (Fconst)
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Period of Inertial Oscillation
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3.2.4 Cyclostrophic Flow (Fco? 0)
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Tornado, An Example Of Cyclostrophic Flow
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3.2.5 Gradient Wind ( )
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Speed of the Gradient Wind
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3.3 Trajectories and Streamlines
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Radius of Curvature
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3.4 The Thermal Wind
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Vertical Wind Shear
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Vertical Wind Shear