Investigation of the General Circulation of the Atmosphere, 1 July-30 September 1948.

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Abstract:

The variations of absolute angular momentum about the earths axis during January 1946 have been studied. The data were obtained from northern hemisphere synoptic maps aat sea level, 700 millibar, and 500 millibars. It was found that from 15 deg n to 35 deg n, addition of angular momentum to the atmosphere by friction accompanied depletion of angular momentum by horizontal transport of relative angular momentum, i.e., angular momentum due to motion relative to the earths surface.

Author(s):
Starr, Victor P.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for 1 Jul-30 Sep 48,
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W28-099-AC-406
Monitor Series:
USAF
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ATMOSPHERIC MOTION, *EARTH ATMOSPHERE, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, FRICTION, GEOSTROPHIC CURRENTS, GEOSTROPHIC WIND, TORQUE, ANGULAR MOMENTUM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Keyword(s):
ATI 91791
Report Date:
1948 Sep 01
Creation Date:
1997 Sep 10