2 papers
physics.ao-ph2026
Water vapor buoyancy and the African easterly jet
Heng Quan, Da Yang, William Boos +4
The African easterly jet (AEJ) is a prominent circulation feature in the tropical atmosphere. It transports mineral dust and generates easterly waves that serve as seeds for hurric…
physics.ao-ph2026
Understanding the Evolution of Global Atmospheric Rivers with Vapor Kinetic Energy Framework
Aidi Zhang, Da Yang, Hing Ong +1
Atmospheric rivers (ARs) often cause damaging winds, rainfall, and floods. However, the physical mechanisms governing their evolution remain poorly understood. To close this gap, w…