MESOSCALE STUDIES OF INSTABILITY PATTERNS AND WINDS IN THE TROPICS

Abstract

The synoptic situation and an analysis of the cloud cover as seen by Tiros III satellite is presented for a case study of 1800Z, 26 August 1961. Particular reference is made to the translational motion of precipitation echoes in the tropics, as determined by tracking selected small echoes and cells. Comparisons of these motions are made with winds aloft. The space smoothed translational motion of precipitation echoes in this case study most nearly represented the wind flow at 10,000 ft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0402831

Entities

People

  • Harold P. Gerrish
  • Homer W. Hiser

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  • Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

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  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
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  • Air Force
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  • Environmental science

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