Schemes of energy conversion in blocking anticyclone

Authors: Khokhlov V.N., Nedostrelova L.V., Semenova I.G.

Year: 2014

Issue: 15

Pages: 52-58

Abstract

It was proposed the stages of energetic interaction for blockings and processes that are surrounding the anticyclone. The typical schemes for the conversion between different forms of energy during each stage.

Tags: Atmospheric energy; blocking anticyclone; stage of energetic interaction

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