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February 5, 2026Australian meteorological magazine

The association between latitudinal temperature gradient and eddy transport Part III: the southern hemisphere

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HLHarry van LoonJKJohn W. Kidson

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Analysis of eddy transport and temperature gradients in the southern hemisphere, revealing key correlations and patterns.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the relationship between latitudinal temperature gradients and eddy transport in the southern hemisphere.
  • Examined mean transfer of sensible heat at 850 hPa and 500 hPa from 1980-1988
  • Analyzed zonal averages and three-month running means of temperature gradients
  • Investigated correlations between heat flux and temperature gradients across different latitudes
  • Heat flux intensified and shifted southward by 5° latitude during the studied years
  • Mid-latitude summer temperature gradients weakened, while subtropical winter peaks remained stable
  • Negative correlation identified between thermal winds in higher and lower latitudes in both hemispheres

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Loon et al. (1993) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69843543f1d9ada3c1fb3d59https://doi.org/10.1071/es93004
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