quasi-biennial oscillations

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• Oscillation quasi-biennale — Diagramme temps versus hauteur du vent équatorial (u) en m/s entre 20 et 35 km d altitude de 1981 à 1991. Les valeurs positives montrent un vent d ouest. L’oscillation quasi biennale (OQB) est un changement oscillatoire de la direction des… …   Wikipédia en Français

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