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Climatological analysis of Mediterranean cyclones using ECMWF data

Year: 1990

Type: article

Abstract: A thoroughly objective method for the definition, selection and tracing of Mediterranean region cyclones is presented. The method is applied to the ECMWF 1982-1987 analyzed datasets to show monthly cyclone frequencies, cyclonic tracks and vertical variation of average relative vorticity. Day-to-night changes and vertical variation of cyclonic frequencies/vorticities indicate the importance of the sea thermal effect in the eastern Mediterranean. In the western Mediterranean and to a lesser extent in the Cyprus region, the lee cyclogenetic effect is very pronounced. Monthly cyclone tracks are presented and they clearly indicate the preferred routes of cyclonic movements.

Source: Tellus A Dynamic Meteorology and Oceanography

DOI: 10.3402/tellusa.v42i1.11860

Authors: P ALPERT, B. U NEEMAN, Y. SHAY-EL

Institution: Tel Aviv University

Language: English

Topic: Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations

Subfield: Atmospheric Science

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,410