The state of the atmosphere where surfaces of constant pressure intersect surfaces of constant density. On an isobaric chart, isotherms cross the contour lines, and temperature advection exists.
When isobaric surfaces of a fluid are not parallel with density surfaces.
Has vertical structure, in the form of variable density, temperature and winds.
A baroclinic atmosphere is one in which surfaces of pressure and density intersect at some level or levels.
An atmosphere in which differences in temperatures are significant enought that air density depends on both pressure and temperature. For most purposes, tropical cyclones are not considered baroclinic.
Atmospheric condition in which isobaric and constant-density surfaces are not parallel. In the ocean when surfaces of constant pressure intersect surfaces of constant density.
A state of the atmosphere in which isotherms intersect isobars. The geostrophic wind results in temperature advection, and hence disturbances modify with time. Short waves are baroclinic and therefore modify.
1. The variation with depth of motions associated with variation of density with depth. The baroclinic component of the velocity is the total minus the barotropic component. In a baroclinic state, neutral surfaces are inclined to surfaces of constant pressure. The baroclinic torque vector is proportional to the vector cross product and is responsible for generating vertical shears associated with baroclinic flow. 2. Of, pertaining to, or characterized by baroclinity.