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Tellus A: Dynamic Meteorology and Oceanography Volume 39, 1987 - Issue 4
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Baroclinic instability as a mechanism for the serial development of polar lows: a case study

Richard J. ReedEuropean Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts, Shinfield Park, Berkshire RG2 9AX, England
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Charles N. DuncanDepartment of Meteorology, The University, James Clerk Maxwell Buildings, King's Buildings, Mayfield Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ. Scotland
Pages 376-384 | Received 18 Jun 1986, Accepted 18 Nov 1986, Published online: 15 Dec 2016

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