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From Figure 1.7 the horizontal distance traveled by the fluid as a function of height may be obtained, allowing one to deduce the translational velocity at different levels throughout the fluid. Figure 1.8 shows this analysis:
Figure 1.8:
Throughout figure 1.8 the height and the velocity (fourth column) can be seen, and graphed in figure1.9:
Figure 1.9:
As expected, the velocity begins negative, or directed radially outwards, becoming neutral with height and eventually positive; as one moves towards the vertical extremities of the tank, the maximum positive and negative velocities are found. This is exactly what is to be expected in the Hadley cell. Towards the base of the tank, a weak easterly due to subjecting and "unwinding" fluid and associated frictional drag due to contact with the container's base. Meanwhile, a much stronger westerly developed further up in the tank as water moving towards the center gained zonal velocity due to the conservation of angular momentum.