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Methods for assessment of models
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23 May 2024
Methods for assessment of models |
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An objective identification technique for potential vorticity structures associated with African easterly waves
Christoph Fischer
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Regional Computing Centre, Visual Data Analysis Group, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
Institute of Computer Science, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Andreas H. Fink
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
Elmar Schömer
Institute of Computer Science, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Marc Rautenhaus
Regional Computing Centre, Visual Data Analysis Group, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Michael Riemer
Institute for Atmospheric Physics, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Short summary
This study presents a method for identifying and tracking 3-D potential vorticity structures within African easterly waves (AEWs). Each identified structure is characterized by descriptors, including its 3-D position and orientation, which have been validated through composite comparisons. A trough-centric perspective on the descriptors reveals the evolution and distinct characteristics of AEWs. These descriptors serve as valuable statistical inputs for the study of AEW-related phenomena.
This study presents a method for identifying and tracking 3-D potential vorticity structures...
