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#### Exploring Global Atmospheric Circulation: Jet Streams, Precipitation Patterns, and Geostrophic Winds ####

Delve into the intricate workings of global atmospheric circulation, from trade winds to jet streams, convergent and divergent zones, and the fascinating connections between topography, monsoons, and precipitation. Understand the phenomena like the dish-pan experiment, heat budget relationships, geostrophic winds, and force balance mechanisms, as well as the impacts of jet streams, convergence, and divergence on weather patterns. Uncover the secrets behind mountain rain shadows and the crucial role of geostrophic winds in maintaining atmospheric equilibrium. ####

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#### Exploring Global Atmospheric Circulation: Jet Streams, Precipitation Patterns, and Geostrophic Winds ####

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  1. Discussion 3/13 Lectures 12&13, plus some previous material

  2. Overview • Global circulation cells • Trade winds & jet streams • Convergent & divergent zones • More on jet streams • Dish-pan experiment & heat budget • Monsoons • Precipitation & topography • Geostrophic winds & force balance

  3. Jet streams; convergence & divergence

  4. Mountain rain shadow

  5. Geostrophic winds

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