E. Atmospheric Structure in Equilibrium States

E.k. Characteristics of Atmospheric Disturbance

Time Evolution of the Vertically Integrated Specific Humidity Distribution in Experiment S1200

As in Experiment S1380, air masses with high specific humidity migrate from the equatorial region to mid-latitudes.

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Animation 1: Distribution of the vertically integrated specific humidity (kg/kg) in Experiment S1200. The animation illustrates the time evolution for a 16-day period in conditions that are considered to be nearly in equilibrium.


Time Evolution of the Vertically Integrated Specific Humidity Distribution in Experiment S1200 E.k. Characteristics of Atmospheric Disturbance