Observations and Numerical Simulations of Inertia-Gravity Waves and Shearing Instabilities in the Vicinity of a Jet Stream From: Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences | Date: November 15, 2004| Author: Doyle, James D; Plougonven, Riwal; Shapiro, Melvyn A; Sharman, Robert D; Lane, Todd P | Copyright American Meteorological Society Nov 15, 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

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The characteristics and dynamics of inertia-gravity waves generated in the vicinity of an intense jet stream/ upper-level frontal system on 18 February 2001 are investigated using observations from the NOAA Gulfstream-IV research aircraft and numerical simulations. Aircraft dropsonde observations and numerical simulations elucidate the detailed mesoscale structure of this system, including its associated inertia-gravity waves and clear-air turbulence. Results from a multiply n...

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