Larger systems, greater amplitude

Smaller systems, less variation (except tropical cyclones)

Remember the paper cup experiment

FRICTION NEAR EARTH’S SURFACE- WIND CROSSES ISOBARS

GEOSTROPHIC WIND (aloft!!!)- WIND FOLLOWS ISOLINES

CHAPTER 10

Sonic transducers

SOUND WAVESDETERMINEWIND SPEED,DIRECTION &TEMPERATURE

http://www.wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/rmfres/fendrift.html

Also SW Ontario

VANCOUVER LETHBRIDGE8°C 12°C

X X

CoolingAt MALR6°C/km

WarmingAt DALR10 °C/km

CoolingAt DALR10 °C/km

CoolingAt MALR6°C/km

WarmingAt DALR10 °C/km

More sensible heat

Santa Anna Winds

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