A linearized system of equations for the atmosphere's first internal mode in the vertical is derived.

This study investigates the characteristic large scale flow patterns associated with fast, slow and looping tropical cyclone motion in the western Atlantic and the western North Pacific.

To study the physical processes associated with early-stage tropical cyclone development vs. non-development, composite and individual case analyses were made of US Air Force northwestern Pacific 950 mb (̃1500 feet) aircraft "investigative" reconnaissance flights into tropical disturbances.

In an effort to better quantify winter time particulate matter (PM) and the contribution of wood smoke to pollution events in Fresno, a field campaign was conducted between December 24th, 2003 and January 15, 2004. Over this three week period both coarse and fine daily PM samples were collected at five locations in Fresno including residential, urban, and industrial sites.