Atmospheric Sciences

8.

General Circulation of the Atmosphere

8.1.

Single-Cell Model

8.1.1.

Hadley Model Concept

8.1.2.

8.2.

Three-Cell Model

8.2.1.

8.2.1.1.

Tropical Circulation

8.2.2.

8.2.2.1.

Midlatitude Circulation

8.2.3.

8.2.3.1.

Polar Circulation

8.3.

Surface Wind Belts and Pressure Systems

8.3.1.

Doldrums and ITCZ

8.3.1.1.

Equatorial Low Pressure

8.3.2.

8.3.2.1.

Direction and Causes

8.3.3.

Horse Latitudes

8.3.3.1.

Subtropical Highs

8.3.4.

Prevailing Westerlies

8.3.4.1.

Midlatitude Winds

8.3.5.

Polar Easterlies

8.3.5.1.

High Latitude Winds

8.4.

8.4.1.

Polar Jet Stream

8.4.1.1.

Location and Characteristics

8.4.2.

Subtropical Jet Stream

8.4.2.1.

Location and Characteristics

8.5.

8.5.1.

8.5.2.

African Monsoon

8.5.3.

North American Monsoon

8.5.4.

Mechanisms and Impacts

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