Atmospheric classifications and synoptic climatology

Auteurs :
EL-KADI, A. K. A.
SMITHSON, P. A.

Description :
Methods of classifying the atmospheric circulation into pressure patterns or types are reviewed. These classifications are divided into three main categories according to the system of classification used by climatologists. The advantages and limitations of each classification approach are discussed.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 1992, vol. 16, n°. 4, p. 432-455, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 121 réf.

Date :
1992

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications