AOSS 321, Winter 2009 Earth Systems Dynamics Lecture 13 2/19/2009 Christiane Jablonowski Eric Hetland

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AOSS 321, Winter 2009 Earth Systems Dynamics Lecture 13 2/19/2009 Christiane Jablonowski Eric Hetland

Today’s class Equations of motion in pressure coordinates Pressure tendency equation Evolution of an idealized low pressure system Vertical velocity

Generalized vertical coordinate x z Constant surface s 0 ΔzΔz ΔxΔx p1p1 p2p2 p3p3 The derivation can be further generalized for any vertical coordinate ‘s’ that is a single-valued monotonic function of height with ∂s /∂z ≠ 0. Pressure values

Vertical coordinate transformations x z p0p0 p0+Δpp0+Δp ΔzΔz ΔxΔx Pressure gradient along ‘s’: For s = p: (pressure levels) = 0

What do we do with the material derivative when using p in the vertical? By definition: Total derivative DT/Dt on constant pressure surfaces: (subscript omitted)

Our approximated horizontal momentum equations (in p coordinates) No viscosity, no metric terms, no cos-Coriolis terms Subscript h: horizontal Subscript p: constant p surfaces! Sometimes subscript is omitted,  tells you that this is on p surfaces

Thermodynamic equation (in p coordinates) Two forms of the thermodynamic equation use

Thermodynamic equation (in p coordinates) Equation of state

Thermodynamic equation (in p coordinates) S p is the static stability parameter.

Static stability parameter (lecture 11, slide 14) we get With the aid of the Poisson equation we get: Plug in hydrostatic equation : Using The static stability parameter S p is positive (statically stable atmosphere) provided that the lapse rate  of the air is less than the dry adiabatic lapse rate  d.

Continuity equation Let’s think about this derivation! in z coordinates: in p coordinates:

Continuity equation: Derivation in p coordinates Consider a Lagrangian volume:  V=  x  y  z xx yy zz Apply the hydrostatic equation  p= -  g  z to express the volume element as  V= -  x  y  p/(  g) The mass of this fluid element is:  M =  V= -   x  y  p/(  g) = -  x  y  p/g Recall: the mass of this fluid element is conserved following the motion (in the Lagrangian sense): D(  M)/Dt = 0

Continuity equation: Derivation in p coordinates Thus: Take the limit  x,  y,  p 0 Continuity equation in p coordinates Product rule!

Continuity equation (in p coordinates) This form of the continuity equation contains no reference to the density field and does not involve time derivatives. The simplicity of this equation is one of the chief advantages of the isobaric system.

Hydrostatic equation (in p coordinates) Hydrostatic equation in p coordinates Start with The hydrostatic equation replaces/approximates the 3rd momentum equation (in the vertical direction).

Approximated equations of motion in pressure coordinates (without friction, metric terms, cos-Coriolis terms, with hydrostatic approximation)

Let’s think about growing and decaying disturbances. Mass continuity equation in pressure coordinates:

Let’s think about growing and decaying disturbances Formally links vertical wind and divergence. = 0 (boundary condition) Integrate:

Let’s think about growing and decaying disturbances. Recall: use hydrostatic equation Both and w are nearly zero at the surface (note: not true in the free atmosphere away from the surface)

Surface pressure tendency equation Convergence (divergence) of mass into (from) column above the surface will increase (decrease) surface pressure. At the surface: It follows:

Possible development of a surface low. Earth’s surface pressure surfaces

Possible development of a surface low. Earth’s surface pressure surfaces warming

Possible development of a surface low. Earth’s surface pressure surfaces warming warming increases thickness aloft (hypsometric equation)

Possible development of a surface low. Earth’s surface Pressure gradient force is created, mass diverges up here, causes surface pressure to fall warming Warming increases thickness aloft

Possible development of a surface low. Earth’s surface mass diverges up here warming warming increases thickness LOW generates surface low here

Possible development of a surface low. Earth’s surface mass diverges up here warming LOW generates low here HH and highs here

Possible development of a surface low. Earth’s surface mass diverges up here warming LOW pressure gradient initiates convergence down here HH

Possible development of a surface low. Earth’s surface mass diverges up here warming LOW pressure gradient initiates convergence down here HH Continuity Eqn.:upward motion

Increase in thickness from heating at mid levels. Pushes air up, creates pressure gradient force Air diverges at upper levels to maintain mass conservation. This reduces mass of column, reducing the surface pressure. Approximated by pressure tendency equation. This is countered by mass moving into the column, again conservation of mass. Convergence at lower levels. A simple conceptual model of a low pressure system

Pattern of convergence at low levels and divergence at upper levels triggers rising vertical motions. Rising motions might form clouds and precipitation. The exact growth (or decay) of the surface low will depend on characteristics of the atmosphere. Link of upper and lower atmosphere.

Vertical motions in the free atmosphere: The relationship between w and  = 0hydrostatic equation ≈ 10 hPa/d ≈ 1m/s 1Pa/km ≈ 1 hPa/d ≈ 100 hPa/d