A direct aircraft observation of helical rolls in the tropical cyclone boundary layer

Abstract Helical rolls are known to play a significant role in modulating both the mean and turbulence structure of the atmospheric boundary layer in tropical cyclones. However, in-situ measurements of these rolls have been limited due to safety restrictions. This study presents analyses of data col...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jie Tang, Jun A. Zhang, Pakwai Chan, Kaikwong Hon, Xiaotu Lei, Yuan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-97766-7