Original Research Papers

Approximations in the use of pressure coordinates

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Abstract

Approximations in the use of any scalar dependent variable as a vertical coordinate in Dynamic Meteorology are derived. A connection with the barotropic approximation is made for the case of a pressure coordinate system where the dependent variable is pressure.

  • Year: 1964
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 1
  • Page/Article: 26-31
  • DOI: 10.3402/tellusa.v16i1.8890
  • Published on 1 Jan 1964
  • Peer Reviewed