1. Chapter 3. Applications of the Basic Equations 3
Chapter 3. Applications of the Basic Equations 3.1 Isobaric Coordinates 3
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2. Horizontal Momentum Equation3
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3. Total Derivative 3
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4. Geostrophic Relations3
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5. 3.1.2 Continuity Equation In Isobaric Coordinate System
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6. 3.2 Balanced Flow 3
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7. Several Types of Balanced Flow
Name
Approximation
Balance
Geostrophic Flow
Inertial Flow
CyclostrophicFlow
Gradient Wind 3
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8. 3.2.1 Natural Coordinate System
stream-
lines
s(x,y,t) ds 3
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9. Acceleration in Natural Coordinates
change of speed
along s
centripetal
acceleration 3
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10. Coriolis Force in Natural Coordinates3
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11. 3.2.2 Geostrophic Flow Vg
F=F0
F=F0-dF
FPG
FCo 3
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12. 3.2.3 “Inertial” Flow (F=const)
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13. Period of Inertial Oscillation3
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14. 3.2.4 Cyclostrophic Flow (Fco 0)
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15. Tornado, An Example Of Cyclostrophic Flow3
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16. 3.2.5 Gradient Wind ( ) 3
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17. Speed of the Gradient Wind3
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18. 3.3 Trajectories and Streamlines
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19. 3
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20. Radius of Curvature 3
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21. 3.4 The Thermal Wind 3
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22. Vertical Wind Shear 3
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23. Vertical Wind Shear 3
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