Vorticity and Deformation Identification Using Satellite Imagery

Pre-Lab: Identifying Deformation Zones » Common Deformation Zone Patterns » Double Vorticity Maxima

When both confluent asymptotes of a deformation zone are curved cyclonically, the vorticity maxima pairs must be significantly more intense than the minima. A "backward S" deformation zone can be quickly sketched between the vorticity maxima as revealed by the large comma patterns.

deformation zone with paired vorticity centers