Interactions between African easterly waves and moist convection

Author

Matthew Adam Janiga, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Date of Award

1-1-2013

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 (vii, 301 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map.

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Chris Thorncroft

Committee Members

Ryan Torn, Lance F Bosart, John Molinari, Chris Davis

Keywords

African easterly waves, Mesoscale convective systems, Moist convection, TRMM, Tropical meteorology, Convection (Meteorology)

Subject Categories

Atmospheric Sciences | Hydrology | Meteorology

Abstract

African easterly waves (AEWs) over tropical Africa and the East Atlantic influence and are themselves influenced by moist convection. Data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite, reanalyses, and in-situ observations are used to examine both directions of this two-way interaction.

Recommended Citation

Janiga, Matthew Adam, "Interactions between African easterly waves and moist convection" (2013). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 909.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/909