Lower-tropospheric humidity: climatology, trends and the relation to the ITCZ
The tropical region is an area of maximum humidity and serves as the major humidity source of the globe. Among other phenomena, it is governed by the so-called Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) which is commonly defined by converging low-level winds or enhanced precipitation. Given its importan...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2013-07-01
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| Series: | Tellus: Series A, Dynamic Meteorology and Oceanography |
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| Online Access: | http://www.tellusa.net/index.php/tellusa/article/download/20413/pdf_1 |