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Winter thermodynamic vertical structure in the Arctic atmosphere linked to large-scale circulation
Finnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, Finland
Michael Tjernström
Department of Meteorology, Bolin Centre for Climate Research,
Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
Tuomas Naakka
Finnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, Finland
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Short summary
Temperature and humidity profiles in the Arctic atmosphere in winter are affected by both the large-scale dynamics and the local processes, such as radiation, cloud formation and turbulence. The results show that the influence of different large-scale flows on temperature and humidity profiles must be viewed as a progressing set of processes. Within the Arctic, there are notable regional differences in how large-scale flows affect the temperature and specific humidity profiles.
Temperature and humidity profiles in the Arctic atmosphere in winter are affected by both the...
