Wave-CISK and Tropical Spectra

Richard S. Lindzen Center for Earth and Planetary Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 02138

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Abstract

An equivalent depth of 10 m for the oscillations of the tropical atmosphere was suggested by wave-CISK calculations. It is here shown that the dispersive properties of such an atmosphere are in agreement with observed power spectra for southerly and westerly winds.

Abstract

An equivalent depth of 10 m for the oscillations of the tropical atmosphere was suggested by wave-CISK calculations. It is here shown that the dispersive properties of such an atmosphere are in agreement with observed power spectra for southerly and westerly winds.

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