Publications, Aarnout van Delden (IMAU, Utrecht University)

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Aarnout J. van Delden, 2023: Physics of the Northern Annular Mode, Part 2: Connection to Meridional Vorticity Transfer. Submitted for publication in Annals of Geophysics, (October 2023) , 2023, link

Aarnout J. van Delden, 2023: Physics of the Northern Annular Mode, Part 1: Connection to Meridional Mass Transfer. Submitted for publication in Annals of Geophysics, (October 2023) , 2023, link

Jasper de Jong, Michiel L.J. Baatsen, and Aarnout J. van Delden, 2023: On the quasi-steady vorticity balance in the mature stage of hurricane Irma (2017). submitted for publication in Weather and Climate Dynamics, (July 2023), link

Arthur M. Oldeman, Michiel L.J. Baatsen, Anna S. von der Heydt, Aarnout J. van Delden and Henk A. Dijkstra, 2024: Mid-Pliocene not analogous to high-CO2 climate when considering Northern Hemisphere winter variability. Weather and Climate Dynamics, 5 (2024), 395–417 (18 March 2024), link link to WCD

Mario Cordova, Rolando Celleri, Aarnout van Delden, 2022: Dynamics of Precipitation Anomalies in Tropical South America. Atmosphere, 2022, 13, 972.link

Hylke de Vries, Sebastian Scher, Reindert J. Haarsma, Sybren S. Drijfhout, Aarnout J. van Delden, 2018: How Gulf-Stream SST-fronts influence Atlantic winter storms: Results from a downscaling experiment with HARMONIE to the role of modified latent heat fluxes and low-level baroclinicity. Climate Dynamics, 52 (9), 5899-5909. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-018-4486-7.pdf

Droste, A., J. Pape, A. Overeem, H. Leijnse, G. Steeneveld, A. Van Delden, and R. Uijlenhoet, 2017: Crowdsourcing urban air temperatures through smartphone battery temperatures in Sao Paulo, Brazil. J.Atmos.Oceanic Technol. 34, 1853-1866, doi:10.1175/JTECH-D-16-0150.1. pdf

Sebastian Scher, Reindert J. Haarsma, Hylke de Vries, Sybren S. Drijfhout, Aarnout J. van Delden, 2017: Resolution Dependence of Precipitation and Deep Convection over the Gulf Stream. Accepted for publication in Journal of Advances in Modelling Earth Systems (JAMES) on 29 April 2017. pdf

Mark Dekker, Rein Haarsma, Hylke de Vries, Michiel Baatsen, Aarnout van Delden, 2017: Characteristics and development of European cyclones with tropical origin. Climate Dynamics , 50 (1), 445-455. DOI 10.1007/s00382-017-3619-8, 2017. pdf

T.I. van het Schip, A. Overeem, H. Leijnse, R. Uijlenhoet, J.F. Meirink and A.J. van Delden, 2017: Rainfall measurement using cell phone links: classification of wet and dry periods using geostationary satellites. Accepted for publication in Hydrological Sciences Journal. DOI 10.1080/02626667.2017.1329588. link pdf

C.S. Photiadou, B.J.J.M. van den Hurk, A.J. van Delden, A.H. Weerts, 2016: Incorporating circulation statistics in bias correction of GCM ensembles: hydrological application for the Rhine basin. Climate Dynamics, 46, 187-203.

M. Baatsten, R.J. Haarsma, A.J. van Delden, H. de Vries, 2015: Severe autumn storms in future western Europe with a warmer Atlantic Ocean. Climate Dynamics, 45, 949-964. DOI 10.1007/s00382-014-2329-8 (Published online on 25 September 2014). pdf

A.J. van Delden, 2014: PV-theta view of diabatic-dynamical interaction in the general circulation. Tellus A 2014, 66, 24880, http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v66.24880. open access pdf

A.J. van Delden and Y.B.L. Hinssen, 2012: PV-theta view of the zonal mean state of the atmosphere. Tellus A 2012, 64, 18710, http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v64i0.18710. open access pdf

A.J. van Beelen and A.J. van Delden, 2012: Cleaner air brings better views, more sunshine and warmer summer days in The Netherlands. Weather, 67, 21-25. pdf. See also the bachelorthesis by Arjan van Beelen: pdf

Y. Hinssen, A. van Delden and J. Opsteegh, 2011: Influence of sudden stratospheric warmings on the tropospheric winds. Meteorologische Zeitschrift, 20, 259-266. pdf

Jörg Steinwagner, Stephan Fueglistaler, Gabriele Stiller, Thomas von Clarmann, Michael Kiefer, Peter-Paul Borsboom, Aarnout van Delden and Thomas Röckmann, 2010: Tropical dehydration processes constrained by the seasonality of stratospheric deuterated water. Nature Geosciences, 3, 262-266.

Y. Hinssen, A. van Delden, J. Opsteegh and W. de Geus, 2010: Stratospheric impact on the troposphere deduced from potential vorticity inversion in relation to the Arctic Oscillation. Quart.J.R.Meteorol.Soc., 136, 20-29. (pdf) See also the corrigendum: Quart.J.R.Meteorol.Soc., 136, 2203-2204 (pdf).See also the PhD thesis by Yvonne Hinssen: pdf

J. van Zomeren and A. van Delden, 2007: Vertically integrated moisture flux convergence as a predictor of thunderstorms. Atmospheric Research, 83, 435-445.(abstract) pdf

P.H. Groenemeijer and A. van Delden, 2007: Sounding-derived parameters associated with large hail and tornadoes in The Netherlands. Atmospheric Research, 83, 473-487.(abstract) pdf

A. van Delden, 2003: Adjustment to heating, potential vorticity and cyclogenesis. Quart.J.R.Meteorol.Soc. 129, 3305-3322. (abstract) pdf

A. J. Haklander and A. van Delden, 2003: Thunderstorm predictors and their forecast skill for the Netherlands. Atmospheric Research, 67-68, 273-299. pdf

A. van Delden and R. Neggers, 2003: A case study of tropopause cyclogenesis. Meteorological Applications, 10, 197-209. pdf

A. van Delden, E.A. Rasmussen, J. Turner, B. Røsting, 2003: Polar Lows: Mesoscale Weather Systems in the Polar Regions. Chapter 4: Theoretical investigations, p. 286-404. Cambridge University Press, 612 pp.pdf

A. van Delden, 2001: The synoptic setting of thunderstorms in Western Europe. Atmospheric Research, 56, 89-110. pdf, poster presented at the 2003 EGU Conference in Nice: pdf.

A. van Delden, 2000: Linear dynamics of hydrostatic adjustment to horizontally homogeneous heating.Tellus, 52A, 380-390. (abstract) pdf

A. van Delden, 1999: The slope of isentropes constituting a frontal zone. Tellus, 51A, 603-611. (abstract) pdf

A.B.C. Tijm and A.J. van Delden, 1999: The role of sound waves in sea-breeze initiation. Quart.J.R.Meteorol.Soc., 125, 1997-2018. pdf

A.B.C. Tijm, A.J. van Delden and A.A.M. Holtslag, 1999: The inland penetration of sea breezes. Beitr.Phys.Atmosph. 72, 301-312. pdf

A.B.C. Tijm, A.A.M. Holtslag and A.J. van Delden, 1999: Observations and modelling of the sea breeze with the return current. Mon.Wea.Rev., 27, 625-640. pdf (summary of PhD-thesis)

A. van Delden, 1998: The synoptic setting of a thundery low and associated prefrontal squall line in Western Europe. Meteorol.Atmos.Phys., 65, 113-131. pdf

E.P. Weijers, A. van Delden, H.F. Vugts and A.G.C.A. Meesters, 1995: The composite horizontal wind field within convective structures of the atmospheric surface layer. J.Atmos.Sci., 52, 3866-3878.pdf

E.P. Weijers, A. van Delden, H.F. Vugts and A.G.C.A. Meesters, 1995: Characteristics of convective turbulence in the surface layer investigated by principle component analysis. J.Applied Met., 34, 528-541. pdf

A. van Delden, 1994: Jetstreak- and trough-dynamics and meso-scale flow features during the development of "thundery lows" in western Europe. Proceedings of the symposium on The Life Cycles of Extratropical Cyclones (volume 2) p. 346-352.

E.P. Weijers, A. van Delden and H.F. Vugts, 1994: Kinematic estimate within surface-layer thermal structures. Boundary Layer Meteorology, 67, 145-160.

A. van Delden, 1993: Observational evidence of the wave-like character of the sea breeze effect. Beitr.Phys.Atmosph., 66, 63-72.

A. van Delden, 1992: Book review: Dynamics in Atmospheric Physics, by Richard Lindzen. Space Science Reviews, 63,192.

A. van Delden, 1992: Comments on "numerical study of mesoscale convection". Boundary Layer Meteorology, 60, 403-404.

A. van Delden, 1992: The dynamics of meso-scale atmospheric circulations. Physics Reports, 211, 251-376. pdf

A.G.C.A. Meesters, H.F. Vugts, A.J. van Delden and F. Cannemeijer, 1989: Diurnal variation of the surface wind in a tidal area. Beitr.Phys.Atmos., 62, 258-264.

A. van Delden, 1989: On the deepening and filling of balanced cyclones by diabatic heating. Meteorol.Atmos.Phys., 41, 127-145. pdf

A. van Delden, 1989: Gradient wind adjustment, CISK, and the growth of polar lows by diabatic heating. In Polar and Arctic Lows. Edited by Twitchell et al., p. 109-113.

A. van Delden, 1988: On the flow-pattern of shallow atmospheric convection. Beitr.Phys.Atmos., 61, 169-186.(abstract) pdf

A. van Delden, 1987: On Cumulus Cloud Patterns and the Theory of Shallow Convection. PhD. thesis, Utrecht University, 185 pp.

A. van Delden, 1985: Comments on "Mesoscale cellular convection: is it convection?". Tellus, 37A, 487-488.

A. van Delden, 1985: On the preferred mode of cumulus convection. Beitr.Phys.Atmos., 58, 202-219.

A. van Delden, 1984: Scale selection in low order models of thermal convection. Tellus, 36A, 458-479.pdf

A. van Delden and J. Oerlemans, 1982: Grouping of clouds in a numerical cumulus convection model. Beitr.Phys.Atmosph, 55, 239-252.pdf

Publications in IMAU-news

Aarnout van Delden, 2017: Impact of Research. link. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2016: Unlikely high temperatures in December 2015. link. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2015: Master programme “Meteorology, Physical Oceanography and Climate” will continue as “Climate Physics” in 2016. link. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2015: Simulation and Understanding (Do We Understand Model Outcomes). link. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2014: Taking Advantage of the Trade Winds on a 5000 km Sailing Trip. link. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2014: Winter of extremes in the North Atlantic region. link. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2013: Record high pressure over the North Pole in March 2013 extends the winter in Europe. link . pdf

Reports, Essays, Opinion

Aarnout van Delden, 2023: Connecting Data and Theory. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2021: Lost Connection Between Data and Theory. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2018: IMAU-workshop on the Northern Annular Mode (April, 2018). pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2017: Impact of Research. link. pdf

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes: Dynamical Meteorology (Master programme, Climate Physics): Dynamical Meteorology

Lecture notes: Turbulence in Fluids (third year Physics Bachelor course) (A lecture on the Advection Equation, introducing the spectral method): The Advection Equation

Lecture notes: Turbulence in Fluids (third year Physics Bachelor course) (5 lectures on thermal convection, illustrating hydrodynamic stability, chaos and predictability in the Lorenz model, non-linear scale selection and pattern formation in fluids): Thermal Convection

Lecture notes: The role of Transport and Mixing in the General Circulation of the Atmosphere (Master programme, Climate Physics): Transport and mixing in the General Circulation

Some Publications in Meteorologica (in Dutch)

Aarnout van Delden, Carleen Tijm-Reijmer en Michiel van den Broeke, 2020: Hans Oerlemans, grondlegger van de glacio-meteorologie. Meteorologica, 1-2020, 24-26. pdf

Aarnout van Delden, 2019: April opnieuw warm en zonnig - de seizoenen schuiven op. Meteorologica, 2-2019, 10-11.

Aarnout van Delden, 2017: Meteorologie in het eerste 25-jarige tijdperk van Meteorologica. Meteorologica, 1-2017, 8-10.

Jan Lenaerts en Aarnout van Delden, 2014: Winter 2013-2014: een analoog voor toekomstige winters? Meteorologica, 4-2014, 4-7.

Robert Mureau, Wim van den Berg, Sander Tijm, Rob Groenland en Aarnout van Delden, 2013: Stormen verwachten kunnen we goed maar hoe moeten we windhozen zien aankomen? Meteorologica, 4-2013, 4-8.

Aarnout van Delden, 2013: Uitzonderlijke luchtdrukverdeling in maart 2013. Meteorologica, 2-2013, 4-6.

Aarnout van Delden, 2012: Oorzaken toename neerslag in Nederland: warme zee en meer westen wind?. Meteorologica, 3-2012, 13-16.(pdf-file)

Aarnout van Delden, 2010: Waar blijft de energie van het versterkte broeikaseffect. Meteorologica, 3-2010, 29-30.

Aarnout van Delden, 2009: Hoe goed bekend is het globaal gemiddelde energiebudget?. Meteorologica, 4-2009, 30-31.(pdf-file)

Aarnout van Delden, 2009: Wolken zijn een belangrijke en onzekere factor in klimaatverandering. Meteorologica, 3-2009, 25-26.

Aarnout van Delden, 2009: Fouten in de representatie van straling in klimaatmodellen. Meteorologica, 2-2009, 24-25.(pdf-file)

Aarnout van Delden, 2009: Toename helderheid lucht nabij oppervlak in Europa. Meteorologica, 1-2009, 30-31.(pdf-file)

Aarnout van Delden, 2008: Lage temperaturen in de stratosfeer en warme Nederlandse winters. Meteorologica, 3-2008, 25-26.

Aarnout van Delden, 2008: Hoe de Sahara droog werd. Meteorologica, 2-2008, 28-29.

Aarnout van Delden, 2008: De verbreding van de tropen. Meteorologica, 1-2008, 29-30.

Aarnout van Delden, 2007: Zeespiegelstijging: wat staat Nederland te wachten?. Meteorologica, 4-2007, 29.

Aarnout van Delden, 2007: Het internet als bibliotheek. Meteorologica, 3-2007, 33.

Aarnout van Delden, 2007: Hitte en droogte in een broeikasklimaat. Meteorologica, 2-2007, 36-37.

Aarnout van Delden, 2006: De oceaancirculatie en abrupte klimaatverandering. Meteorologica, 4-2006, 35-36.

Aarnout van Delden, 2006: Meteorologie in 30 jaar niet alleen verdiept maar vooral verbreed. Meteorologica, 2-2006, 27-28.

Aarnout van Delden, 2006: Levende planten produceren het broeikasgas methaan. Meteorologica, 1-2006, 31.

Aarnout van Delden, 2005: De stabiliteit van het klimaatsysteem. Meteorologica, 1-2005, 27.

Aarnout van Delden, 2005: Stormachtig weer na einde grootste ijstijd. Meteorologica, 2-2005, 25.

Aarnout van Delden, 2005: Meer Katrina's door menselijke invloed? Meteorologica, 3-2005, 29.

Aarnout van Delden, 2005: Sterke afname zee-ijs op het noordelijk halfrond. Meteorologica, 4-2005, 26.

Aarnout van Delden, Jeroen van Zomeren en Alwin Haklander, 2004: De zoektocht naar parameters die het optreden van onweer bepalen. Meteorologica, 2-2004, 14-16.(pdf-file)

Aarnout van Delden, 2000: Onweersbuien in West Europa: klimaat en de rol van potentiële onstabiliteit. Meteorologica, 4-2000, 8-12.

Sander Tijm en Aarnout van Delden, 1998: Geluidsgolven en zeewind. Meteorologica, 3-98, 11-15.

Aarnout van Delden, 1998: Rossby-100 symposium. Carl-Gustav Rossby geëerd. Meteorologica, 3-98, 8.

Cor Schuurmans en Aarnout van Delden, 1995: Luchtdruk en Wind: ontwikkelingen in de dynamische meteorologie na 1945, deel 1. Meteorologica, 4-95, 4-11.(pdf-file)

Kees Floor en Aarnout van Delden, 1994: Modellen maken meteorologie: 75 jaar polaire front theorie deel 2. Meteorologica, 3-94, 8-12.pdf-file

Aarnout van Delden en Kees Floor, 1994: De begindagen van de Noorse School: 75 jaar polaire front theorie deel 1. Meteorologica, 3-94, 4-7.pdf-file

Aarnout van Delden, 1992: IMOU wordt IMAU: een korte geschiedenis van de meteorologie aan de Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht. Meteorologica, 1-92, 14-17.pdf-file