Potential Vorticity Dynamics

Potential Vorticity Dynamics is a theoretical framework within geophysical fluid dynamics that describes the evolution and redistribution of potential vorticity as a fundamental tracer of large-scale atmospheric and oceanic motion, distinguishing itself by integrating conservation laws with stratification and rotation effects to explain instabilities, wave propagation, and circulation changes across multiple scales.

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651

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2017–2026

197

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  1. HW
    Heini Wernli

    ETH Zurich, Switzerland

    32 publications · 4.9K citations

    27

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  2. BJ
    Brian J. Hoskins

    University of Reading, United Kingdom

    25 publications · 8.9K citations

    23

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  3. DG
    David G. Dritschel

    University of St Andrews, United Kingdom

    36 publications · 1.6K citations

    23

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  4. OM
    Olivia Martius

    University of Bern, Switzerland

    19 publications · 1.5K citations

    17

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  5. HC
    Huw C. Davies

    ETH Zurich, Switzerland

    22 publications · 2.2K citations

    17

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  1. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences

    328 publications · 25.7K citations

    79

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  2. Journal of Physical Oceanography

    246 publications · 16K citations

    67

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  3. 55

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  4. Monthly Weather Review

    135 publications · 9.3K citations

    53

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  5. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

    JGR · 112 publications · 7.5K citations

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