Moisture mode theory's contribution to advances in our understanding of the Madden-Julian oscillation and other tropical disturbances
AF Adames, ED Maloney - Current Climate Change Reports, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Our understanding of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and
other tropical motion systems has significantly improved in recent years. This article reviews …
other tropical motion systems has significantly improved in recent years. This article reviews …
Westward‐propagating moisture mode over the tropical western hemisphere
A westward‐propagating Rossby‐like wave signal is found to explain a large fraction of the
intraseasonal variance in cloud brightness over the Western Hemisphere. A series of …
intraseasonal variance in cloud brightness over the Western Hemisphere. A series of …
Tropical precipitation evolution in a buoyancy-budget framework
Tropical Precipitation Evolution in a Buoyancy-Budget Framework in: Journal of the
Atmospheric Sciences Volume 78 Issue 2 (2021) Jump to Content Jump to Main Navigation …
Atmospheric Sciences Volume 78 Issue 2 (2021) Jump to Content Jump to Main Navigation …
[HTML][HTML] Vertical velocity profiles in convectively coupled equatorial waves and MJO: New diagnoses of vertical velocity profiles in the wavenumber–frequency domain
Vertical Velocity Profiles in Convectively Coupled Equatorial Waves and MJO: New Diagnoses
of Vertical Velocity Profiles in the Wavenumber–Frequency Domain in: Journal of the …
of Vertical Velocity Profiles in the Wavenumber–Frequency Domain in: Journal of the …
The basic equations under weak temperature gradient balance: Formulation, scaling, and types of convectively coupled motions
ÁF Adames - Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 2022 - journals.ametsoc.org
The weak temperature gradient (WTG) approximation is extended to the basic equations on
a rotating plane. The circulation is decomposed into a diabatic component that satisfies WTG …
a rotating plane. The circulation is decomposed into a diabatic component that satisfies WTG …
Is the Madden‐Julian oscillation a moisture mode?
VC Mayta, ÁF Adames Corraliza - Geophysical Research …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The governing thermodynamics of the Madden‐Julian Oscillation (MJO) is examined using
sounding and reanalysis data. On the basis of four objective criteria, results suggest that the …
sounding and reanalysis data. On the basis of four objective criteria, results suggest that the …
[HTML][HTML] Quasi-equilibrium and weak temperature gradient balances in an equatorial beta-plane model
Convective quasi-equilibrium (QE) and weak temperature gradient (WTG) balances are
frequently employed to study the tropical atmosphere. This study uses linearized equatorial …
frequently employed to study the tropical atmosphere. This study uses linearized equatorial …
Three-dimensional structure of convectively coupled equatorial waves in aquaplanet experiments with resolved or parameterized convection
Accurate simulations of convectively coupled equatorial waves (CCEWs) are key to properly
forecasting rainfall and weather patterns within (and outside) the tropics. Many studies have …
forecasting rainfall and weather patterns within (and outside) the tropics. Many studies have …
The unique characteristics and potential mechanisms of the MJO‐QBO relationship
Previous studies have shown that Madden‐Julian oscillation (MJO) convective activity
increases when quasi‐biennial oscillation (QBO) easterlies appear in the lower …
increases when quasi‐biennial oscillation (QBO) easterlies appear in the lower …
Deep convective adjustment of temperature and moisture
Simple process models and complex climate models are remarkably sensitive to the time
scale of convective adjustment τ, but this parameter remains poorly constrained and …
scale of convective adjustment τ, but this parameter remains poorly constrained and …