A SYNOPTIC CHARACTERIZATION OF THE THERMAL NATURE OF THE EARTH’S SURFACE’
In view of the interrelated nature of component parts of the atmospheric circulation, it is suggested that surfaceatmosphere interaction studies should be hemispheric in scope for time intervals beyond a few days. Hemispheric data sources for potentially important surface conditions-sea-surface temp...
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| Summary: | In view of the interrelated nature of component parts of the atmospheric circulation, it is suggested that surfaceatmosphere interaction studies should be hemispheric in scope for time intervals beyond a few days. Hemispheric data sources for potentially important surface conditions-sea-surface temperature, snow cover, sea-ice extent, arid soil moisture-are discussed and an example of the extent of such data as are readily available is given. This example is discussed in conjunction with the evolving circulation pattern in terms of the origin of anornnlous surface conditions and their possible effects. The role of anomalous surface features in relation to November to December climatological pcrsistence is discussed for two regions on the basis of conditions in November and December 1959. 1. |
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