Abstract
The average meridional flux of water vapor in the atmosphere is evaluated for the northern hemisphere from suitably distributed daily observations of wind and moisture during the year 1950. Zonal averages for five latitude circles are presented, and these are compared with the corresponding requirements calculated from estimates of zonally averaged precipitation and evaporation given in climatological literature. Considering the nature and scope of the work, the extent of the agreement obtained is considered noteworthy.
Recommended Citation
Starr, Victor P., and Rober M. White. 1955. "Direct measurement of the hemispheric poleward flux of water vapor." Journal of Marine Research 14, (3). https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/journal_of_marine_research/834