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Atmospheric motions of different scales and their transport capacities

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A brief review is given of the various motion systems in the atmosphere, with emphasis on those which are judged most important for transport of airborne material.

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Eliassen, A. Atmospheric motions of different scales and their transport capacities. Opt Quant Electron 8, 105–115 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00619438

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