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Hadley Cell

Temperature-Pressure-Thickness z N Ptrop P1 WARM COLD H (in the lower troposphere, when coupled with friction) L (PGF: high to low, f: right of motion)

Three-Cell General Circulation (Figure obtained from Introduction to Tropical Meteorology, 2nd Edition, © 2016 COMET.)

Meridional Heat Transport total energy transport sensible heat transport by oceans transport (north = positive, south = negative) latent heat transport by atmosphere sensible+potential+kinetic atmospheric transport Figure obtained from Lorenz (1967). © 1967, World Meteorological Organization.

Axis of Rotation axis of rotation (Figure obtained from Introduction to Tropical Meteorology, 2nd Edition, © 2016 COMET.)

Profile of Mean Zonal Wind (Figure obtained from Introduction to Tropical Meteorology, 2nd Edition, © 2016 COMET.)