Date of Award
1-1-2020
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (ix, 257 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Christopher D Thorncroft
Committee Members
Yolande L. Serra, Paul E. Roundy, Ryan D. Torn
Keywords
Easterly Waves, Eastern Pacific, Genesis, Kelvin waves, Tropical meteorology, Variability, Atmospheric waves, Ocean waves, Ocean-atmosphere interaction, Convection (Meteorology)
Subject Categories
Atmospheric Sciences | Meteorology | Physics
Abstract
The research in this thesis explores different processes associated with the life cycle of Easterly Waves over the tropical Eastern Pacific. These include genesis, structural evolution, intensification and a dissipating stage.
Recommended Citation
Torres Puente, Victor Manuel, "Easterly waves over the Eastern Pacific" (2020). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 2596.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2596
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