Bifurcation of potential vorticity gradients across the Southern Hemisphere stratospheric polar vortex

The wintertime stratospheric westerly winds circling the Antarctic continent, also known as the Southern Hemisphere polar vortex, create a barrier to mixing of air between middle and high latitudes. This dynamical isolation has important consequences for export of ozone-depleted air from the Ant...

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Main Authors: J. Conway, G. Bodeker, C. Cameron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-06-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/18/8065/2018/acp-18-8065-2018.pdf