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Transient chaotic mixing during a baroclinic life cycle.

J. Von Hardenberg1, K. Fraedrich, F. Lunkeit

  • 1Meteorologisches Institut der Universitat Hamburg, GermanyIstituto di Cosmogeofisica, Torino, Italy.

Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|June 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Atmospheric eddies significantly influence tracer transport and mixing in midlatitudes. Understanding eddy dynamics and chaotic advection aids in predicting tracer movement within complex atmospheric flows.

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Area of Science:

  • Atmospheric dynamics
  • Geophysics
  • Fluid mechanics

Background:

  • Atmospheric eddies play a crucial role in the transport and mixing of tracers.
  • Midlatitude atmospheric dynamics are complex and influenced by various factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of atmospheric eddies on tracer transport and mixing at midlatitudes.
  • To analyze the trapping properties of developing eddies and their role in meridional transport.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a simple dynamical model of the atmosphere to study baroclinic life cycles.
  • Examining the characteristics of meridional transport and identifying regions of enhanced mixing.

Main Results:

  • Identified specific regions of increased tracer mixing due to eddy dynamics.

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  • Demonstrated the influence of eddy trapping properties on tracer distribution.

    • Conclusions:

    • Concepts from two-dimensional chaotic advection offer insights into tracer dynamics in complex three-dimensional atmospheric flows.
    • Eddy behavior is a key factor in understanding atmospheric tracer transport and mixing patterns.