A density analysis of a developing deep trough in the westerlies.
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Authors
Bayly, Donald C.
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1952
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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en_US
Abstract
This paper presents an investigation of a rapidly deepening trough in the westerly zonal circulation over the United States. Material was gathered during a continuous five day period at intervals of 24 hours in a dense radiosonde network. The analysis was conducted in 2 kilometer layers from the surface to 20 kilometers with density as the primary synoptic variable. The purposes of this investigation were first, to present in detail the changes in the density field over the United States during the development of an unusually deep trough; second, to determine the primary factors causing the development and the ensuing effects of this development upon the pressure pattern at the ground; and lastly, to investigate as many dynamic and synoptic features of the system as possible in order to further the understanding of all factors influencing the weather.
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