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Atmospheric Circulation ModelA mathematical model for quantitatively describing, simulating, and analyzing the structure of the circulation in the atmosphere and the underlying causes. Sometimes referred to as Atmospheric General Circulation Models or AGCMs.CirculationThe flow, or movement, of a fluid (e.g., water or air) in or through a given area or volume.Cyclonic CirculationCirculation (or rotation) which is in the same sense as the
Earth's rotation, i.e., counterclockwise (in the Northern Hemisphere) as would be seen from above. Nearly
all mesocyclones and strong or violent tornadoes exhibit cyclonic rotation, but some smaller vortices, such as
gustnadoes, occasionally rotate anticyclonically (clockwise). Compare with anticyclonic rotation.General CirculationThe totality of large-scale organized motion for the entire global atmosphere.General Circulation Models(GCMs) - These computer simulations reproduce the Earth's weather patterns and can be used to predict change in the weather and climate.Thermally Driven CirculationA diurnally reversing closed cellular wind current resulting from horizontal temperature contrasts caused by different rates of heating or cooling over adjacent surfaces; includes along-slope, cross-valley, along-valley, mountain-plain and sea breeze circulations.
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