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POLAR CELL [1 record]

Record 1 1992-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Direct, weak, meridional circulation approximately between the pole and 60° latitude.

OBS

There is a sinking motion near the poles, weak easterlies at low levels, a rising motion near latitude 60° and a poleward flow aloft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Circulation méridienne directe et faible couvrant approximativement la région entre le pôle et le 60e parallèle.

OBS

Il y a un mouvement d'affaissement près des pôles, des vents d'est faibles à basse altitude, un mouvement ascendant près de la latitude 60Y et un écoulement en direction du pôle en altitude.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Circulación meridional débil y directa situada aproximadamente entre el polo y los 60° de latitud.

OBS

El movimiento circulatorio es descendente sobre el polo, viento flojo del este en los niveles bajos; el movimiento es ascendente cerca de los 60° de latitud y hacia los polos en los niveles altos.

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