THE REVERSAL OF STRATOSPHERIC WINDS OVER NORTH AMERICA IN 1959
Abstract
THE SPRING AND FALL REVERSAL OF PREVAILING STRATOSPHERIC ZONAL WIND DIRECTION DURING 1958 IS DESCRIBED AND COMPARED TO THE NORMAL PATTERN. THE MAIN FEATURE OF THE SPRING 1959 REVERSAL WAS ITS MUCH EARLIER ARRIVAL THAN IN THE NORMAL PATTERN OR IN 1957 OR 1958. THE PERSISTENT BANDS OF WESTERLIES IN THE TROPICS CONFIRMS THE PICTURE OF PRIOR YEARS. THE FALL REVERSAL OC URS AGAIN BETWEEN THE LATTER HALF OF AUGUST AND THE FIRST HALF OF SEPTEMBER
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 20, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0250526
Entities
People
- Arthur D. Belmont