西太平洋副高位置变动与大气热源的关系

采用NCEP／NCAR再分析逐日资料和SCSMEX等资料，根据全型垂直涡度倾向方程，研究了1998年6月西太平洋副高位置变动与大气热源的关系。结果表明，副热带地区的非绝热加热对副高位置变化有很重要的作用。与气候平均状况相比，1998年6月副高北侧的非绝热加热垂直变化较常年偏强，而南侧较常年偏弱。这种异常的非均匀加热状况导致我国华南、江南、长江中下游地区呈现异常气旋性涡度制造，而中南半岛大部和南海地区为异常反气旋性涡度制造，使得1998年6月副高位置异常偏南。     

“05. 6”华南强降水期间副热带高压活动与加热场的关系

采用NCEP/NCAR再分析逐日资料,根据全型垂直涡度倾向方程,研究2005年6月华南强降水期间西太平洋副热带高压(副高)位置变动特征及其与加热场的关系.结果表明,西太平洋副高位置变化和副热带地区的非绝热加热有密切关系.与气候平均状况相比,2005年6月副高北侧的加热区很强,而南侧赤道辐合带(ITCZ)没有相当强度的对流;伴随着副高北抬,其南侧均有明显的对流潜热加热向北伸展.副高西侧的加热基本上都大于副高纬带内的加热,副高的每一次西伸都伴随着西侧加热的显著增强,并且加热增强先于副高西伸.对流层中层,副高北侧非绝热加热率的垂直变化基本上都大于气候平均值,不利于副高北进;而南侧加热率的垂直变化均小于多年平均,有利于副高南侧反气旋性涡度异常增长,从而有利于副高南退.2005年6月下旬副高西伸之前,副高西侧非绝热加热率的垂直变化基本上都高于气候平均状况,有利于副高两侧反气旋涡度增加,从而诱使副高随后西伸;而东侧加热率的垂直变化大多数时间都低于气候平均状况,使得副高东侧气旋性涡度增加,有利于副高西伸,对流层低层也具有类似特点.因此在南北两侧加热和东西两侧加热的共同作用下,2005年6月副高位置较常年偏南偏西,从而有利于雨带在华南地区维持.     

降水与副热带高压位置和强度变化的数值模拟

利用国家气象中心的T63业务数值模式,通过不同的对流潜热加热的敏感性试验,研宄降水对西太平洋反气旋中、短期运动的影响.结果表明,非绝热加热在垂直方向的不均匀将引起加热区附近风场的变化,从而影响到副热带高压位置和强度的改变.而副热带高压的变化又会反过来影响降水区位置的变化.由此证明,在中短期过程中,降水与副高之间存在着相互作用.     

2003年夏季异常天气与西太副高和南亚高压演变特征的分析

通过入梅前后东亚环流与多年平均的对比,表明2003年夏季我国东部旱涝分明、长江以南高温少雨、淮河流域持续多雨、强降水过程频繁等特点是与西太平洋副热带高压(下称西太副高)活动特征有关。该年副高偏强、位置异常偏西,垂直结构呈现较强的动力性特征,即低层为辐散下沉运动、高层为辐合,脊线随高度向北倾斜。副高西北侧的梅雨锋区强,且风切变明显。动力和热力诊断结果表明,200 hPa南亚高压脊线以北东传的负涡度平流产生的辐合下沉运动,有利于对流层中下层副高的加强西伸。500 hPa副高西北侧的雨带位置与对流层上层副热带急流的位置和东伸的南亚高压对应。高层西风带和南亚高压的动力作用也会引发副高短期的东西振荡。降水区对流层高层产生的潜热释放,使副高西北侧加热率垂直方向的非均匀分布增加,导致了副高加强西进。热带天气系统的活动,对副高维持和加强也有不可忽视的作用。正是西风带、副热带和热带系统相互作用,动力和热力因素的综合影响,造成了该年副高及其所带来的天气异常。     

影响山东的热带气旋与西太平洋副热带高压的关系

利用1949-2003年西太平洋副热带高压资料和影响山东热带气旋(TC)资料,通过合成、相关分析等方法对其进行了研究.结果表明:影响山东TC频数偏多年份,夏季西太平洋副热带高压位置偏北、偏东,副高强度偏弱,副高面积指数偏小;频数偏少年份,西太平洋副热带高压位置偏南、偏西,副高强度偏强.影响山东TC强度偏强年,西太平洋副热带高压位置偏南,副高西伸脊点偏西.影响山东TC强度偏弱年,夏季西太平洋副热带高压位置偏北,副高西伸脊点更偏东些.     

我国南方洪涝暴雨期西太平洋副高短期位置变异的特点及成因

利用NCEP/NCAR多年逐日再分析资料、美国环境预报中心CMAP (NOAA NCEP Climate Prediction Center Merged Analysis of Precipitation) 候平均降雨量资料以及全国740站逐日降水资料, 对华南前汛期和江淮梅雨期大范围持续性暴雨过程中西太平洋副高短期位置变异的异同及其可能成因进行了分析。结果表明: 华南和江淮大范围持续性暴雨期间, 西太平洋副高位置均比同期气候平均值异常偏南偏西, 且强度偏强。华南暴雨期间, 副高西北侧华南地区以及西侧孟加拉湾地区存在异常强烈的视热源和视水汽汇; 江淮暴雨期间, 副高北侧江淮流域及西侧孟加拉湾地区也存在异常强烈的视热源和视水汽汇。运用全型垂直涡度倾向方程理论, 研究非绝热加热对西太平洋副高短期位置变异的影响, 结果表明: 副高位置的短期变异与非绝热加热场及其配置有密切联系。华南暴雨期间, 副高西北侧边缘的华南地区加热场可在短期内迫使副高东撤南退; 江淮暴雨期间, 副高北侧江淮流域加热场的存在不利于副高北进, 而西侧较远处孟加拉湾热源会诱导副高西伸, 两者的共同作用导致副高在江淮以南维持, 且会明显西伸。     

影响山东的热带气旋与西太平洋热副带高压的关系

利用1949--2003年西太平洋副热带高压资料和影响山东热带气旋（TC）资料,通过合成、相关分析等方法对其进行了研究。结果表明：影响山东TC频数偏多年份,夏季西太平洋副热带高压位置偏北、偏东,副高强度偏弱,副高面积指数偏小;频数偏少年份,西太平洋副热带高压位置偏南、偏西,副高强度偏强。影响山东TC强度偏强年,西太平洋副热带高压位置偏南,副高西伸脊点偏西。影响山东TC强度偏弱年,夏季西太平洋副热带高压位置偏北,副高西伸脊点更偏东些。     

西北太平洋热带气旋强度的年际变化特征及其大气环流背景场分析

利用上海台风研究所整理的1949—2007年CMA-STI热带气旋最佳路径资料,对1949—1975年、1976—1987年、1988—2007年这三个时段7—10月强度达到热带风暴及以上的热带气旋(简称为TC)强度的年际变化特征进行了分析比较,对TC活动强、弱年的大气环流背景场做了合成分析,并对各年TC强度与对应的西北太平洋副热带高压(简称为西太副高)、东亚副热带西风急流、热带东风急流、季风槽各特征指数做了相关分析,揭示了西北太平洋TC强度年际变化的机理。结果表明:(1) 这三个时段TC强度都有明显的年际变化特征;(2) 当TC强度偏大时,西太副高减弱东退,东亚副热带西风急流位置偏南,热带东风急流强度偏大,位置偏东,南半球冷空气活动偏强,越赤道气流偏强,季风槽较活跃、位置偏东,倾斜指数偏小;反之亦然;(3) 当越赤道气流偏强,季风槽较活跃时,有利于TC生成源区热带低压扰动的发生发展;而西太副高减弱东退,热带东风急流位置偏东时,TC生成源区850 hPa低空为正相对涡度异常,200 hPa高空为正散度异常。这样,低层水平辐合强、高层水平辐散强的配置使得该地区辐合上升运动、高层气流的辐散流出得以维持,且TC生成源区垂直风切变偏小,从而有利于TC的发生发展,TC强度偏大;反之亦然。      

东风带扰动热力特征及其对西太副高东退影响的个例分析

利用NCEP/NCAR再分析资料,分析了2003年6月22—25日西太平洋副热带高压(下称西太副高)西伸东退时热带东风带扰动附近大气热源的分布和演变特征,以及对西太副高西伸东退的影响和机制。结果表明,高层东风带扰动附近的非绝热效应分布和强度的突变影响西太副高西伸东退,当扰动中心西侧非绝热加热加强,扰动中心东侧西太副高区域冷却加强时,西太副高东退;潜热释放造成的非绝热效应在高层变化最为明显,非绝热变化的主要影响因子是垂直运动。总结了西太副高东退过程与东风带扰动系统热力联系的可能概念模型:东风带扰动处大气热力结构变化引发经向风场异常,使东风带扰动西侧高层有北风发展和强烈的上升运动,扰动东侧有整层的南风发展,有助于西太副高异常东退。因此,西太副高的西伸东退与热带东风带扰动系统的热力作用密切关联。     

2003年淮河洪涝与西太副高异常及成因的关系

分析了2003年夏季西太平洋副热带高压的异常特征,结果表明,副高总体偏强、偏西,长时间在24 °N南北2个纬距范围内摆动,导致淮河流域30多天的连续强降水.并对2003年淮河洪涝与西太副高异常及其成因作了初步分析:(1) 南半球中高纬的冷空气活动、90 °E附近越赤道气流偏弱和赤道辐合带偏弱、偏南是造成淮河流域雨带稳定和降水集中的重要原因;(2) 6月下旬～7月上旬亚洲极涡偏强和冷空气活动可能是淮河流域出现强降水又是副高位置变化的主要影响因子;(3) 由高低空急流耦合在淮河流域产生持久的上升运动是淮河流域强降水的主要物理机制;(4) 地表潜热释放是使副高加强和维持的主要热力因子之一.     

THE POSITION VARIATION OF THE WEST PACIFIC SUBTROPICAL HIGH AND ITS POSSIBLE MECHANISM

Using NCEP/NCAR daily reanalysis data and SCSMEX data, an investigation is carried out of the relationship between the position variation of the west Pacific subtropical high (WPSH) and the apparent heating in June 1998 based on the complete vertical vorticity equation. It is found that the non-adiabatic heating plays an important role in the position variation of WPSH. In comparison with climatic mean status, the vertical change of non-adiabatic heating is stronger in the north side of WPSH in June 1998, but weaker in the south side of WPSH. The anomalous non-uniform heating induces anomalous cyclonic vorticity in South China, areas to the south of the Yangtze and its mid-lower valleys, but anomalous anticyclonic vorticity in the Indo-China Peninsula and South China Sea areas lead to the more southward position of WPSH than the mean.     

Relationship Between the Western Pacific Subtropical High and the Subtropical East Asian Diabatic Heating During South China Heavy Rains in June 2005

Based on the daily NCEP/NCAR reanalysis data, the position variation of the western Pacific subtropical high (WPSH) in June 2005 and its relation to the diabatic heating in the subtropical East Asia are analyzed using the complete vertical vorticity equation. The results show that the position variation of the WPSH is indeed associated with the diabatic heating in the subtropical East Asian areas. In comparison with June climatology, stronger heating on the north side of the WPSH and relatively weak ITCZ (intertropical convergence zone) convection on the south side of the WPSH occurred in June 2005. Along with the northward movement of the WPSH, the convective latent heating extended northward from the south side of the WPSH. The heating to the west of the WPSH was generally greater than that inside the WPSH, and each significant enhancement of the heating field corresponded to a subsequent westward extension of the WPSH. In the mid troposphere, the vertical variation of heating on the north of the WPSH was greater than the climatology, which is unfavorable for the northward movement of the WPSH. On the other hand, the vertical variation of heating south of the WPSH was largely smaller than the climatology, which is favorable for the anomalous increase of anticyclonic vorticity, leading to the southward retreat of the WPSH. Before the westward extension of the WPSH in late June 2005, the vertical variation of heating rates to (in) the west (east) of the WPSH was largely higher (lower) than the climatology, which is in favor of the increase of anticyclonic (cyclonic) vorticity to (in) the west (east) of the WPSH, inducing the subsequent westward extension of the WPSH. Similar features appeared in the lower troposphere. In a word, the heating on the north-south, east-west of the WPSH worked together, resulting in the WPSH extending more southward and westward in June 2005, which is favorable to the maintenance of the rainbelt in South China.     

Subseasonal Zonal Oscillation of the Western Pacific Subtropical High during Early Summer

This study examines the features and dynamical processes of subseasonal zonal oscillation of the western Pacific subtropical high (WPSH) during early summer, by performing a multivariate empirical orthogonal function (MVEOF) analysis on daily winds and a diagnosis on potential vorticity (PV) at 500 hPa for the period 1979–2016. The first MV-EOF mode is characterized by an anticyclonic anomaly occupying southeastern China to subtropical western North Pacific regions. It has a period of 10–25 days and represents zonal shift of the WPSH. When the WPSH stretches more westward, the South Asian high (SAH) extends more eastward. Above-normal precipitation is observed over the Yangtze–Huaihe River (YHR) basin. Suppressed convection with anomalous descending motion is located over the subtropical western North Pacific. The relative zonal movement of the SAH and the WPSH helps to establish an anomalous local vertical circulation of ascending motion with upper-level divergence over the YHR basin and descending motion with upper-level convergence over the subtropical western Pacific. The above local vertical circulation provides a dynamic condition for persistent rainfall over the YHR basin. An enhanced southwest flow over the WPSH’s western edge transports more moisture to eastern China, providing a necessary water vapor condition for the persistent rainfall over the YHR basin. A potential vorticity diagnosis reveals that anomalous diabatic heating is a main source for PV generation. The anomalous cooling over the subtropical western Pacific produces a local negative PV center at 500 hPa. The anomalous heating over the YHR basin generates a local positive PV center. The above south–north dipolar structure of PV anomaly along with the climatological southerly flow leads to northward advection of negative PV. These two processes are conducive to the WPSH’s westward extension. The vertical advection process is unfavorable to the westward extension but contributes to the eastward retreat of the WPSH.     

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE POSITION VARIATION OF THE WEST PACIFIC SUBTROPICAL HIGH AND THE DIABATIC HEATING DURING PERSISTENT INTENSE RAIN EVENTS IN YANGTZE-HUAIHE RIVERS BASIN

By using NCEP/NCAR daily reanalysis data and daily precipitation data of 740 stations in China, relationships between the position variation of the West Pacific subtropical high (WPSH) and the diabatic heating during persistent and intense rains in the Yangtze-Huaihe Rivers basin are studied. The results show that the position variation of WPSH is closely associated with the diabatic heating. There are strong apparent heating sources and moisture sinks in both the basin (to the north of WPSH) and the north of Bay of Bengal (to the west of WPSH) during persistent and intense rain events. In the basin, Q 1z begins to increase 3 days ahead of intense rainfall, maximizes 2 days later and then reduces gradually, but it changes little after precipitation ends, thus preventing the WPSH from moving northward. In the north of Bay of Bengal, 2 days ahead of strong rainfall over the basin, Q 1z starts to increase and peaks 1 day after the rain occurs, leading to the westward extension of WPSH. Afterwards, Q 1z begins declining and the WPSH makes its eastward retreat accordingly. Based on the complete vertical vorticity equation, in mid-troposphere, the vertical variation of heating in the basin is favorable to the increase of cyclonic vorticity north of WPSH, which counteracts the northward movement of WPSH and favors the persistence of rainbands over the basin. The vertical variation of heating in the north of Bay of Bengal is in favor of the increase of anti-cyclonic vorticity to the west of WPSH, which induces the westward extension of WPSH.     

2007年6—7月西太平洋副热带高压的异常特征及其成因分析

采用NCEP资料以及NOAA卫星观测的OLR场资料,分析了2007年6—7月淮河流域暴雨及江南、华南异常高温期间西太平洋副热带高压的异常特征,其表现为强度强且南北位置相对稳定,东西方向进退明显于南北方向的移动。通过分析经圈平面上的垂直环流及风矢量场的特征表明,副高南北两侧都存在一定强度的上升气流,北侧上升气流对西太平洋副高中心区700 hPa以上高度的下沉运动有激发作用,而南侧上升气流对西太平洋副高中心区的下沉运动作用不大。中高纬度阻塞高压双阻型的建立,有利于西太平洋副高的加强和发展。强劲而稳定少动的中纬度西风急流和热带地区异常活跃的对流均有利于西太平洋副高的相对稳定。     

DISTRIBUTION OF LOW FREQUENCY WAVES IN NORTH PACIFIC AND INTRASEASONAL ABNORMALITY OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC SUBTROPICAL HIGH

By using ECMWF (2.5°×2.5°) grid data, analyzing correlation for the summer (June-August) of 1980 (the West Pacific Subtropical High (WPSH) anomalously more to the south), 1988 (the WPSH anomalously more to the north), 1981 (normal) in the west Pacific area, distribution characteristics of the low frequency waves are discussed. The relationship between distribution of the low frequency waves and intraseasonal abnormality of the west subtropical high is also analyzed. There is some discussions:(1)If the WPSH acts anomalously in summer, there is a distinct zonal wave series in the subtropical zone of the north Pacific.(2) One of the important characteristics of the WPSH abnormality is that there are low frequency geopotential high centres from east Pacific and northeast Asia, being combined in the west Pacific area.For different circulation, the combination areas are different, which define the WSPH anomalously more to the north or south.     

Joint Impacts of SSTA in Tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans on Variations of the WPSH

Using the NCEP/NCAR reanalysis and HadISST sea surface temperature (SST) data, the joint effects of the tropical Indian Ocean and Pacific on variations of area of the summertime western Pacific subtropical high (WPSH) for period 1980–2016 are investigated. It is demonstrated that the central tropical Indian Ocean (CTI) and central equatorial Pacific (CEP) are two key oceanic regions that affect the summertime WPSH. During autumn and winter, warm SST anomalies (SSTAs) in CEP force the Walker circulation to change anomalously, resulting in divergence anomalies over the western Pacific and Maritime Continent (MC). Due to the Gill-type response, the abnormal anticyclonic circulation is generated over the western Pacific and South China Sea (SCS). In the subsequent spring, the warm SSTAs in CEP weaken, while the SST over CTI demonstrates a lagged response to Pacific SSTA. The warm CTISSTA and CEP-SSTA cooperate with the eastward propagation of cold Kelvin waves in the western Pacific, leading to the eastward shift of the abnormal divergence center that originally locates at the western Pacific and MC. The anticyclone forced by this divergence subsequently moves eastward, leading to the intensification of the negative vorticity there. Meanwhile, warm SSTA in CTI triggers eastward propagating Kelvin waves, which lead to easterly anomalies over the equatorial Indian Ocean and Indonesia, being favorable for maintenance and intensification of the anticyclone over the SCS and western Pacific. The monsoonal meridional–vertical circulation strengthens, which is favorable for the intensification of the WPSH. Using SSTA over the two key oceanic regions as predictors, a multiple regression model is successfully constructed for prediction of WPSH area. These results are useful for our better understanding the variation mechanisms of WPSH and better predicting summer climate in East Asia.     

ANALYSIS OF THE WESTWARD EXTENSION OFWESTERN PACIFIC SUBTROPICAL HIGH DURING A HEAVY RAIN PERIOD OVERSOUTHERN CHINA IN JUNE 2005

The NCEP/NCAR II daily mean reanalysis data and observed precipitation data are employed to investigate the westward extension of the western Pacific subtropical high (WPSH) during the heavy rain period over the southern China in June 2005. Results show that there may exist a relationship between the east-west shift of the WPSH and the process of a southern China heavy rain. The analysis indicates that the vertical motion in the WPSH area is mainly caused by the latent heat release of monsoon rain belts on its northern and southern sides. The vertical motion could cause the accumulation of air mass in the center and west of the WPSH, which leads to its strengthening. The appearance of the northern and southern monsoon rain belts could not only enhance the WPSH by strengthening the descending draft, but also excite the development of positive vorticity and restrict the WPSH’s movement in the north–south direction. Moreover, the Indian monsoon rainfall to the west of the WPSH may excite the development of anticyclonic vorticity on its eastern side, which leads to the westward extension of the WPSH.     

1998年夏季西太副高活动与凝结潜热加热的关系

利用1998年南海季风试验逐日再分析资料,分析了1998年夏季梅雨期内凝结潜热加热对西太平洋副热带高压(下称西太副高)中短期活动的影响。结果表明,不同位置的凝结潜热加热对西太副高的作用是不同的:当西太副高西侧的降水在它的边缘发生时,释放的凝结潜热加热可能迫使西太副高东退,离它较远处的降水则可能诱使西太副高西伸;西太副高北侧降水释放的凝结潜热加热将阻止它北进;南侧降水则有推动西太副高北进的作用。当南北两侧的凝结潜热加热等强度时,它原地不动,但强度增强,达到一定强度时西伸;若某一侧加热强度减弱,西太副高则有向该侧移动的趋势。