ESS200A
Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
Poleward Flux of Energy
qMosit Ststic Energy
= sensible + latent + potential energy
= Cp*T + L*q + g*z
qIn a stably stratified atmosphere, moist static energy increases with altitude.
qA mean meridional circulation will transport energy in the direction
of flow in the upper branch of the cell.
qThe meridonal flux in mid-latitudes
is dominated by the transient eddy fluxes, which is associated with
the weather systems.
(From Global Physical Climatology)