Pedagogical Mathematica Platform Visualizing the Coriolis Effects in 3-Cell Atmospheric Circulation Model
The atmospheric flow in the 3-Cell model of global atmosphere circulation is described by the Lagrange's equation of the non-inertial frame where pressure force, frictional force and fictitious force are mixed in complex form. The Coriolis force is an important factor which requires calculati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Space Science Society (KSSS)
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/downfile/volume/kosss/OJOOBS/2014/v31n1/OJOOBS_2014_v31n1_91.pdf |
| Summary: | The atmospheric flow in the 3-Cell model of global atmosphere circulation is described by the Lagrange's equation of the
non-inertial frame where pressure force, frictional force and fictitious force are mixed in complex form. The Coriolis force is
an important factor which requires calculation of fictitious force effects on atmospheric flow viewed from the rotating Earth.
We make new Mathematica platform to solve Lagrange's equation by numerical analysis in order to analyze dynamics of
atmospheric general circulation in the non-inertial frame. It can simulate atmospheric circulation process anywhere on the
earth. It is expected that this pedagogical platform can be utilized to help students studying the atmospheric flow understand
the mechanisms of atmospheric global circulation. |
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| ISSN: | 2093-5587 2093-1409 |