Precipitation in the Czech Republic in Light of Subjective and Objective Classifications of Circulation Types

0548516 - ÚFA 2022 RIV CH eng J - Journal Article
Řehoř, J. - Brázdil, R. - Lhotka, Ondřej - Trnka, M. - Balek, J. - Štěpánek, P. - Zahradníček, P.
Precipitation in the Czech Republic in Light of Subjective and Objective Classifications of Circulation Types.
Atmosphere. Roč. 12, č. 11 (2021), č. článku 1536. E-ISSN 2073-4433
Institutional support: RVO:68378289
Keywords : precipitation * daily precipitation * precipitation probability * circulation type * subjective classification * objective classification * spatiotemporal variability * Bohemia * Moravia and Silesia
OECD category: Meteorology and atmospheric sciences
Impact factor: 3.110, year: 2021
Method of publishing: Open access
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/12/11/1536

Many studies in Europe have investigated the relationship between climatological variables and circulation patterns expressed by various classifications of circulation types. This study provides new insights based on an analysis of precipitation in the western (Bohemia—BOH) and eastern (Moravia and Silesia—M&S) parts of the Czech Republic with respect to the subjective classification of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute and objective classification based on the flow strength, flow direction, and vorticity during the 1961–2020 period. Circulation types are investigated in regard to their contributions to the total precipitation, mean daily precipitation totals, and precipitation probability (daily totals ≥ 1.0 mm). Types with a westerly airflow and a trough over Central Europe exhibit the highest proportions in precipitation totals. Types with a cyclone over Central Europe, especially combined with a northwestern (BOH) or northeastern (M&S) airflow, result in the highest daily mean totals and precipitation probability. Types with a southwestern airflow transport more precipitation to BOH, while those with a northeastern airflow transport more precipitation to M&S, with a slight seasonal shift in the gradient axis between winter and summer. Circulation types under both classifications are examined from the perspective of their precipitation representation in BOH and M&S and the differences between these two regions. In addition, the suitability of both classifications for precipitation analysis is investigated.
Permanent Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0324566