Atmospheric Scientist - Ph.D. from the University at Albany
Based on the research conducted in Papin et al. (2017) which developed an algorithm used to identify broad circulations that possessed large wind radii and closed earth-relative winds. For more information of how to use these diagnostics see the README
For a broader overview of what Central American Gyres are, please check out our recent publication:
Papin, P., L. F. Bosart, R. D. Torn, 2017: A Climatology of Central American Gyres. Mon. Wea. Rev., 145, 1983–2000.[850-hPa Vorticity / Area-Average Vorticity / Winds] [850-hPa Tangential Wind Using Circulation Max / Winds / Diagnostics]
[850-hPa Vorticity / Area-Average Vorticity / Winds] [850-hPa Tangential Wind Using Circulation Max / Winds / Diagnostics]
[10-Meter Wind / MSLP] [850-hPa Vorticity / Area-Average Vorticity / Winds]
[PWAT / IVT / Moisture Flux Convergence / MSLP] [Sfc Latent Heat Flux / 10-Meter Wind]