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Cyclone development in the South Pacific convergence zone during FGGE, 10-17 January 1979An analysis is presented of the life cycles of three different South Pacific cyclones. Emphasis is given to two of the cyclones which propagate south-eastward along the western edge of the South Pacific convergence zone (SPCZ) and reach middle latitudes before decaying. The analysis is based on imagery from the GOES-West Satellite and on data from the European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (EMWF). A comparison between estimates of the mean sea level pressure in the vicinity of the cyclones taken at observation stations and from ECMWF predictions shows good agreement when the cyclone disturbances are above grid-scale. The propagation characteristics of the cyclones are discussed in detail.
Document ID
19850039902
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Vincent, D. G.
(Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Royal Meteorological Society, Quarterly Journal
Volume: 111
ISSN: 0035-9009
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
85A22053
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-82-00684
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-35187
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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