A computational study of the energetics of a limited region of the atmosphere

Phillip J. Smith; Lyle H. Horn

doi:10.3402/tellusa.v21i2.10073

A computational study of the energetics of a limited region of the atmosphere

Tellus

Volume 21 (1969): Issue 2

By: Phillip J. Smith and Lyle H. Horn

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|Jan 1969

Abstract

Utilizing Smith’s (1969) equations, which describe the contribution of a limited region to the global energy budget, numerical estimates were computed for the various terms of his equations for North America, March, 1962. It is shown that realistic results, reflecting the importance of the region in the general circulation, can be obtained using this concept. Important differences between the energetics of the limited region and the entire atmosphere are shown to exist in the available potential energy, generation, boundary flux, and conversion terms. The estimates of the boundary flux and pressure work terms indicate significant interaction between the region and its external environment.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v21i2.10073 | Journal eISSN: 3035-9554

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Language: English

Page range: 193 - 201

Submitted on: Apr 22, 1968

Accepted on: Oct 25, 1968

Published on: Jan 1, 1969

Published by: Stockholm University Press

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 1969 Phillip J. Smith, Lyle H. Horn, published by Stockholm University Press
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