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Poleward energy flux
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Modeled annual variation in poleward energy flux through latitude 70°, as effected by transient eddies (TE), standing eddies (SE), and mean meridional circulation (MMC) for the atmosphere from the surface to 25 hPa, for a) the Arctic and b) the Antarctic
| Sources | adapted from: Nakamura, N. and A.H. Oort, 1988. Atmospheric heat budgets of the polar regions. J. geophys. Res. 93D: 9510-9524. (AAR Figure 3.3) | ||||
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Graphical production: Philippe Rekacewicz and Emmanuelle Bournay (GRID-Arendal) | ||||
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AMAP Assessment Report: Arctic Pollution Issues |
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| Published | 1998 | ||||
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