On the role of the planetary boundary layer in cyclogenesis over the ocean: Research note
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- 1 December 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Atmosphere-Ocean
- Vol. 21 (4) , 466-470
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07055900.1983.9649180
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.Keywords
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