SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE OF SANTA ANA WINDS.

Abstract

The three-dimensional structure of the Santa Ana was investigated in two case studies. Incorporated into a descriptive model of the Santa Ana were: (a) a bispectral gravity wave flow with a lee trough, produced by conservation of potential vorticity having a wave length of the order of 300 km. and short waves 6 to 10 km. long; (b) intensity of the foehn related to the Montgomery stream function on an isentropic surface in the upper portion of the planetary boundary layer; and (c) foehn islands and foehn surfacing related to the long and short waves, respectively. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0640216

Entities

People

  • Clyde A. O'dell
  • Mark J. Schroeder
  • Michael A. Fosberg

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Case Studies
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Waves
  • Intensity
  • Layers
  • Three Dimensional
  • Waves

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Forest Ecology