Topographic Rossby waves over Antarctica

Joseph Egger; Klaus Fraedrich

doi:10.3402/tellusa.v39i2.11745

Topographic Rossby waves over Antarctica

Tellus

Volume 39 (1987): Issue 2

By: Joseph Egger and Klaus Fraedrich

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|Jan 1987

Abstract

The linear barotropic vorticity equation on an infinite polar f-plane is solved for free eigenmodes supported by the zonally averaged topography of Antarctica. Analytic solutions are derived for an exponential orographic profile. Numerical methods are used to obtain results for a realistic profile. The structure and frequency of these topographic Rossby waves are discussed and compared to observations.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v39i2.11745 | Journal eISSN: 3035-9554

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Language: English

Page range: 110 - 115

Submitted on: Jan 9, 1986

Accepted on: Jun 2, 1986

Published on: Jan 1, 1987

Published by: Stockholm University Press

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 1987 Joseph Egger, Klaus Fraedrich, published by Stockholm University Press
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Volume 39 (1987): Issue 2