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https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-5-1061-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-5-1061-2024
Research article
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04 Sep 2024
Research article |  | 04 Sep 2024

A new characterisation of the North Atlantic eddy-driven jet using two-dimensional moment analysis

Jacob Perez, Amanda C. Maycock, Stephen D. Griffiths, Steven C. Hardiman, and Christine M. McKenna

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This study assesses existing methods for identifying the position and tilt of the North Atlantic eddy-driven jet, proposing a new feature-based approach. The new method overcomes limitations of other methods, offering a more robust characterisation. Contrary to prior findings, the distribution of daily latitudes shows no distinct multi-modal structure, challenging the notion of preferred jet stream latitudes or regimes. This research enhances our understanding of North Atlantic dynamics.
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