Westward-propagating synoptic-scale disturbances and the ITCZ

In an attempt to understand the dynamics of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), this study explores the extent to which the ITCZ is causally related to zonally propagating synoptic-scale disturbances. The ITCZ, measured by its mean convection, is represented by mean outgoing longwave radiatio...

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Published in:Journal of the atmospheric sciences 2002-03, Vol.59 (6), p.1062-1075
Main Authors: Gu, Guojun, Zhang, Chidong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Intertropical convergence zone
Meteorology
Other topics in atmospheric geophysics
Theory
Weather
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Summary:In an attempt to understand the dynamics of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), this study explores the extent to which the ITCZ is causally related to zonally propagating synoptic-scale disturbances. The ITCZ, measured by its mean convection, is represented by mean outgoing longwave radiation (OLR).
ISSN:0022-4928
1520-0469
DOI:10.1175/1520-0469(2002)059<1062:wpssda>2.0.co;2