The Nature of the Mesoscale Wind and Temperature Structure During a Case of CAT
| Author | : Gary J. Thompson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 28 |
| Release | : 1973 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015095126101 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Nature of the Mesoscale Wind and Temperature Structure During a Case of CAT written by Gary J. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the atmospheric mesostructure in regions of clear air turbulence by means of a special network of radiosondes revealed further evidence that Kelvin-Helmholtz (K-H) instabilities may be responsible for the formation of CAT. Significant CAT was encountered in the region of a relatively weak jet maximum. Rapid shear intensification occurred in this region, however, as the result of the development of large wind direction oscillations. A baroclinic zone was observed to form prior to and at the same level as the strongest turbulence. (Author).
