Chapter 20 - Upper Air Meteorology Flashcards
42.34.2
Define: (a) contour line;
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42.34.2
Define: (b) thermal wind;
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42.34.2
Define: (c) isotherm;.
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42.34.4
State the information that can be obtained from spacing and orientation of contour
lines.
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42.34.6
Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting information contained on a contour chart.
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42.34.8
Explain the factors involved in determining a thermal wind.
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42.34.10
Explain why the wind at progressively higher altitudes in mid latitudes tends to become
westerly.
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42.34.12
Describe the vertical variation of pressure within low level: (a) depressions with a cold core;
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42.34.12
Describe the vertical variation of pressure within low level: (b) depressions with a warm core;
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Describe the vertical variation of pressure within low level: (c) anticyclones with a cold core;
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Describe the vertical variation of pressure within low level: (d) anticyclones with a warm core.
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42.34.14
State the characteristic slope (“lean”) of axis of cold depressions and warm
anticyclones with altitude in the southern hemisphere.
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Define “jet stream”.
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42.34.18
Describe the structure of a jet stream including explanations of wind shear and
turbulence.
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42.34.20
List the four principal jet streams located globally in the troposphere.
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