The quasi‐biennial oscillation (QBO) dominates the variability of the equatorial stratosphere
(∼ 16–50 km) and is easily seen as downward propagating easterly and westerly wind …

For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic,
and climate science, Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics is an introductory textbook …

The atmosphere and ocean are two of the most important components of the climate system,
and fluid dynamics is central to our understanding of both. This book provides a unified and …

A wavenumber-frequency spectrum analysis is performed for all longitudes in the domain
15° S–15° N using a long (∼ 18 years) twice-daily record of satellite-observed outgoing …

A statistical study of the three-dimensional structure of the Madden–Julian oscillation (MJO)
is carried out by projecting dynamical fields from reanalysis and radiosonde data onto space …

Convectively coupled equatorial waves, as previously detected in studies of wavenumber-
frequency spectra of tropical clouds, are studied in more detail. Composite dynamical …

An equatorial beta‐plane model of equatorial wave‐mean flow interaction in the lower
stratosphere is described. Kelvin and mixed Rossby‐gravity waves generated by a specified …

The role of angular momentum quasi‐conservation in generating and maintaining
axisymmetric flows characterized by a net global and/or local super‐rotation is reviewed …

Pioneer Venus OCPP ultraviolet images spanning eight years have been analyzed
objectively to derive quantitative information on the properties of planetary-scale wave …

Eastward propagating disturbances over the equator are diagnosed in two independent
Nimbus-7 LIMS (Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere) data sets. They are evident …