Effect of quadric shear basic zonal flows and topography on baroclinic instability

Figures & data

Fig. 1. Spatial structure of unstable modes in the presence of these meridional topographic slopes.

Fig. 2. Spatial structure of unstable modes in the presence of a zonal topographic slope: $s_x=1\times {10}^{-3}.$

Fig. 3. Spatial structure of unstable modes in the presence of a zonal topographic slope: $s_x=5\times {10}^{-3}.$

Fig. 4. Spatial structure of unstable modes in the presence of a zonal topographic slope: $s_x=1\times {10}^{-2}.$