Poleward energy flux

Poleward energy flux (map/graphic/illustration)

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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)
Appears in AMAP Assessment Report: Arctic Pollution Issues
Published 1998
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