ESS200A
Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
q The Aleutian, Icelandic, and Tibetan lows
–The oceanic (continental) lows achieve
maximum strength during winter (summer) months
–The summertime Tibetan low is important to
the east-Asia monsoon
q Siberian, Hawaiian, and Bermuda-Azores highs
–The oceanic (continental) highs achieve
maximum strength during summer (winter) months
Semi-Permanent Pressure Cells