A Simple Exact Solution for the Motion of the Atmosphere about the Rotating Earth and Application to the Rotation of the Atmosphere

A Simple Exact Solution for the Motion of the Atmosphere about the Rotating Earth and Application to the Rotation of the Atmosphere
Author: Harry E. Moses
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1972
Genre: Atmospheric circulation
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A simple solution for the steady-state motion of the atmosphere about the rotating earth is given. The coriolis and centrifugal forces are taken into account exactly, as are the non-linearities of the equations of motion of the fluid. It is assumed that the wind has east-west components only, is independent of the longitude, and has the simplest possible dependence on the latitude. The resulting wind is an analogue of the constant wind in a flat, non-rotating space. A special case is that for which the velocity is identically zero at the earth's surface. This solution is a possible model for superrotation. A numerical comparison with experiment is in a later paper. (Author).

Thermally Stratified Compressible Fluid Motion on a Rotating Sphere with Gravitation

Thermally Stratified Compressible Fluid Motion on a Rotating Sphere with Gravitation
Author: Edmond M. Dewan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1973
Genre: Atmospheric circulation
ISBN:

The problem of a thermally stratified compressible fluid on a rotating sphere with gravitation is discussed. An exact solution to the nonlinear Euler equations pertaining to this problem, which was recently obtained by H. E. Moses, is physically explained. The work represents a contribution toward a theoretical understanding of the motions and forces in the atmosphere, the environment in which the Air Force operates. (Modified author abstract)

Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences

Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences
Author: Gerard V. Middleton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 1994-08-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521446693

The study of the Earth and the environment requires an understanding of the physical processes within and at the surface of the Earth. This book will allow the student to develop a broad working knowledge of mechanics and its application to the earth and environmental sciences. The mathematics are introduced at a level that assumes only an understanding of first-year calculus. The concepts are then developed to allow an understanding of the basic physics for a wide range of natural processes. These are illustrated by examples from many real situations, such as the application of the theory of flow through porous media to the study of groundwater, the viscosity of fluids to the flow of lava, and the theory of stress to the study of faults. The breadth of topics will allow students and professionals to gain an insight into the workings of many aspects of the Earth's systems.