Revisiting MJO, Kelvin waves, and El Niño relationships using a simple ocean model
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DOI: 10.1007/s00382-019-04936-5
Abstract: Mechanisms governing interactions between the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO), Kelvin wave activity, and El Niño development are reexamined using the oceanic component of the Zebiak–Cane (ZCocn) model of the Pacific basin. Prescribed wind stress from a… read more here.
Keywords: kelvin wave; wave activity; mjo; kelvin waves ... See more keywords
Why do Earth's equatorial waves head east?
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DOI: 10.1126/science.aaq0469
Abstract: Topological effects may direct ocean and atmospheric waves near the equator Equatorial Kelvin waves occur constantly in Earth's atmosphere and ocean. They constitute an isolated and powerful component of the observed atmospheric wave spectrum (1),… read more here.
Keywords: earth equatorial; kelvin waves; head east; waves head ... See more keywords
Ultrafast Kelvin waves in the MLT airglow and wind, and their interaction with the atmospheric tides
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DOI: 10.5194/angeo-36-231-2018
Abstract: Abstract. Airglow and wind measurements from the Brazilian equatorial region were used to investigate the presence and the effects of the 3–4-day ultrafast Kelvin waves in the MLT. The airglow integrated intensities of the OI557.7 nm,… read more here.
Keywords: wind; waves mlt; kelvin waves; ultrafast kelvin ... See more keywords