A reading that discusses the use of the law of conservation of angular momentum to explain the extent of Hadley cells.
Students will learn to derive atmospheric dynamics equations for a model of Hadley circulation (based on Farrell’s theory).
Use this tool to help students find answers to:
- According to Farrell’s theory, what factors determine the extent of Hadley cells?
About the Tool:
Tool Name | Hadley Cells |
Discipline | Earth Sciences, Physics |
Topic(s) in Discipline | · Hadley Cell, Hadley Circulation
· Heat Transport in the Atmosphere · Atmospheric Circulation · Law of Conservation of Angular Momentum |
Climate Topic | Climate and the Atmosphere |
Type of Tool | Reading |
Grade Level | High school, Undergraduate |
Location | Global |
Language | English |
Translation | |
Developed by | Mark E. Piana |
Hosted at | Harvard University |
Link | https://www.seas.harvard.edu/climate/eli/research/equable/hadley2.html |
Access | Online |
Computer Skills | Basic |