The role of water vapor in midlatitude storm track dynamics

Obiettivo

Atmospheric circulation in the midlatitudes is dominated by regions of strong eddy activity known as storm tracks. These storm tracks transport the bulk of the heat, momentum and moisture in the extratropics. Despite their importance to midlatitude climate much of the mechanisms governing the storm tracks remain poorly understood. Particularly the role of water vapor and latent heat release has received little attention, though the energy release due to latent heating over storm track formation regions is comparable to that of baroclinic processes. This work will investigate the mechanisms controlling the energy budget of storm tracks focusing on the role of water vapor. A hierarchy of models ranging from idealized dry and moist general circulation models (GCMs) to full comprehensive atmospheric GCMs will be used through systematic studies in order to isolate the mechanisms governing the dynamics.

Campo scientifico

• scienze naturali › scienze della terra e scienze ambientali connesse › scienze dell'atmosfera › meteorologia › circolazione atmosferica

Programma(i)

• FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

Argomento(i)

• FP7-PEOPLE-2011-CIG - Marie-Curie Action: "Career Integration Grants"

Invito a presentare proposte

FP7-PEOPLE-2011-CIG
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Meccanismo di finanziamento

MC-CIG - Support for training and career development of researcher (CIG)

Coordinatore

WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

Indirizzo

Herzl Street 234
7610001 Rehovot
Israele

Tipo di attività

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Contatto amministrativo

Gabi Bernstein (Ms.)

Collegamenti

Contributo UE

€ 100 000