P1.49
Seasonal evolution of diabatic heating and associated meridional circulation over the West African Monsoon region
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Chidong Zhang, Univ. of Miami/RSMAS, Miami, FL; and J. Ling, J. Lawrence, and S. M. Hagos
Tropical diabatic heating is found to be dominated by two vertical modes, one deep, one shallow. These two modes support very different vertical overturning circulations. Over the West African monsoon region, however, the surface temperature gradient drives a circulation pattern distinct from those associated with the two vertical modes of diabatic heating. This study compares the West African monsoon circulations related to the three driving factors and their potential effects on monsoon rainfall.
Poster Session 1, Posters: TCs and Climate, Monsoons, HFIP, TC Formation, Extratropical Transition, Industry Applications, TC Intensity, African Climate and Weather
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 3:30 PM-5:15 PM, Arizona Ballroom 7
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