AN OBJECTIVE AID FOR FORECASTING STRONG AND GUSTY SURFACE WINDS AT PORTLAND AFB, OREGON

Abstract

Forecasting the occurrence of operationally critical values of strong surface winds with accompanying gusts presents a major problem at Portland AFB, Oregon. This investigation concerns the forecasting of strong southwesterly surface winds with gusts greater than 25 knots during the months of December through March.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0406606

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