ESS227
Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
Potential
Vorticity
• We begin
with the “circulation equation” (Bjerknes circulation theorem)
• We then make use of definitions of potential
temperature (Θ) and vorticity (ζ)
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• We then make use of definitions of potential
temperature (Θ) and vorticity (ζ)
(
where Ae = A sinФ)
( where )
