(3) Consider the 500mb geopotential height chart at 00Z 24 September 2013 shown below, then do the following: (a) Estimate the geostrophic wind at Greensboro (GSO-72317) and compare it to the actual wind. Is it a good approximation? "b) Base on the y-momentum equation below, estimate the flow acceleration in y direction: Dv/Dt. Is it consistent with the actual wind direction as shown in the chart? Dv + fu = - Dt dy

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(3) Consider the 500mb geopotential height chart at 00Z 24 September 2013 shown below, then do
the following:
(a) Estimate the geostrophic wind at Greensboro (GSO-72317) and compare it to the actual
wind. Is it a good approximation?
(b) Base on the y-momentum equation below, estimate the flow acceleration in y direction:
Dv/Dt. Is it consistent with the actual wind direction as shown in the chart?
Dv
+ fu
Dt
=--
dy
500mb height/temp
Wh
0OZ 24 SEP 13
5620
5700
OUNISYS
Transcribed Image Text:Part a&b (3) Consider the 500mb geopotential height chart at 00Z 24 September 2013 shown below, then do the following: (a) Estimate the geostrophic wind at Greensboro (GSO-72317) and compare it to the actual wind. Is it a good approximation? (b) Base on the y-momentum equation below, estimate the flow acceleration in y direction: Dv/Dt. Is it consistent with the actual wind direction as shown in the chart? Dv + fu Dt =-- dy 500mb height/temp Wh 0OZ 24 SEP 13 5620 5700 OUNISYS
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