What is the 'Shapiro-Keyser' cyclone model?

[jeffoliver675]

What is the 'Shapiro-Keyser' cyclone model?

This term keeps coming up in fora. What are these and why do they form?I'd love a clear explanation.

 

[knocker]

If you Google it you will find many clear explanations.

[Jo Farrow]

I was reading something yesterday, and meant to bookmark it to finish, so you have reminded me Jeffoliver . Have a look at http://rgsweather.com/2014/12/14/bombs-away-the-fall-and-rise-of-racy-depressions-december-2014/

 

midway down it has an explanation and some images about the difference of the SK formation of a low pressure, rahter than the traditional norweigan model

[Jo Farrow]

https://forum.netweather.tv/gallery/image/20569-shapiro-keyser/

example from article above

[jeffoliver675]

Thanks -that's set me on the right track!!

[jeffoliver675]

I love to see pictures-just found this which for me brings it to life.

 

http://www.eumetrain.org/data/2/292/292.pdf

[Jo Farrow]

I love to see pictures-just found this which for me brings it to life.

 

http://www.eumetrain.org/data/2/292/292.pdf

nice sat pic