Types of Coupling between the Stratospheric Polar Vortex and Tropospheric Polar Vortex, and Tropospheric Circulation Anomalies Associated with Each Type in Boreal Winter

Fifty years of daily ERA5 reanalysis data are employed to investigate the linkages between the strength of the stratospheric polar vortex and the tropospheric polar vortex during the boreal winter. The strong coupling events, anomalies in both the stratospheric and tropospheric polar vortices, can b...

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Published in:	Remote sensing (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2023-09, Vol.15 (18), p.4367
Main Authors:	Han, Lixin, Shi, Chunhua, Guo, Dong
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Anomalies atmospheric circulation Cold Coupling Fluctuations Harmonic analysis interaction between the stratosphere and the troposphere Investigations Latitude Ozone planetary wave Planetary waves Polar vortex Propagation Remote sensing Rossby waves Stratosphere Temperature Troposphere Tropospheric circulation Vortices Wave propagation Weather Wind Winter
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Summary:	Fifty years of daily ERA5 reanalysis data are employed to investigate the linkages between the strength of the stratospheric polar vortex and the tropospheric polar vortex during the boreal winter. The strong coupling events, anomalies in both the stratospheric and tropospheric polar vortices, can be classified into four configurations, each representing the distinct characteristics of planetary wave vertical propagation and tropospheric circulation anomalies. The findings reveal the following patterns: (1) Strong stratospheric polar vortex and weak tropospheric polar vortex periods are associated with anomalous downward E-P flux from the stratosphere to the troposphere, predominantly induced by planetary waves 1 and 2. Warm anomalies occur along the North Atlantic coasts, while cold anomalies are evident over Eastern Europe and East Asia at the surface. (2) Weak stratospheric polar vortex and strong tropospheric polar vortex periods exhibit anomalous upward E-P flux in high latitudes, with dominant wave 1, and anomalous downward E-P flux in the middle latitudes, dominated by wave 2. Warm anomalies are observed over North America, Western Europe, and the northern side of the Gulf of Oman at the surface. (3) Strong stratospheric polar vortex and strong tropospheric polar vortex periods feature anomalous downward E-P flux in high latitudes, dominated by wave 1, and anomalous upward E-P flux in middle latitudes, with a wave 2 predominance. Warm anomalies prevail over Northeast Asia, Southern Europe, and North America at the surface. (4) Weak stratospheric polar vortex and weak tropospheric polar vortex periods display anomalous upward E-P flux in mid-to-high latitudes, predominantly with wave 1. In contrast to the tropospheric circulation anomalies observed in the third category, this pattern results in the presence of cold anomalies over Northeast Asia, Southern Europe, and North America.
ISSN:	2072-4292 2072-4292