Old method, new method (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Old method, new method

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The upper contour map shows a model of the cyclones and anticyclones superimposed on the westerly jet stream according to the previous standard for modeling cyclones, relative vorticity. The lower contour map shows the same, but uses the team's new method, based on local curvature or shape.

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©2021 Okajima et al.

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