Diagnostic Comparison Figures
Index
Figure 1: 500 hPa Height
Figure 2: Zonal wind over time
Figure 2 adapted: Zonal wind over time with common axis
Figure 3: Eddy heat flux
Figure 3 adapted: Eddy heat flux with common axis
Figure 4: Wave activity flux 30 hPa
Figure 4 adapted: Wave activity flux 30 hPa common axis
Figure 6: Analyzed 30 hPa height/ height tendancy
Figure 7: thermally forced ten-day change in 30-mb geopotential height
Figure 7, but 10 days prior to onset (avg of day -15 -- -5)
Vortex-averaging of Height tendency
Vortex-averaging of Height tendency (outside vortex)
