A minimal baroclinic model for the statistical properties of low- frequency variability.

Abstract

In this paper we show how the inclusion wave field self-interaction produces resonance bending in a minimal baroclinic model. The 2 resulting equilibrium stable states can be achieved within a realistic range of the zonal flow. Moreover, the equilibrium states are characterized by stability properties which, on a theoretical level, are much more satisfactory than in the case of linear resonance.-from Authors