Solenoid (meteorology)
In the context of
isobaric (constant pressure) and isopycnal (constant density) surfaces intersect, causing vertical circulation.[1][2] They are so-named because they are driven by the solenoid term of the vorticity equation.[3] Examples of solenoids include the sea breeze circulation and the mountain–plains solenoid.[4][5]
References
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- ^ Mike Pritchard (2011-02-04). "Notes on mountain plains solenoid literature from Koch et al., MWR, 2001".
- ^ Eumetcal. "Sea Breeze".
- ^ "Sea and Land Breezes" (PDF). University of Oklahoma. 2006.
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