WEATHER ELEMENTS IN THE TULAROSA BASIN

Abstract

The physical features of the Tularosa Basin and the local wind effects in the basin are discussed. Monthly and annual wind roses for three weather stations in the basin and a case history of wind variability on the White Sands Missile Range are presented. Tables, graphs, and charts showing the means and extremes of temperature, precipitation and other weather elements are included, giving a comprehensive picture of weather conditions which may be encountered in this area.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0662780

Entities

People

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins
  • Paul H. Taft

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beyond Visual Range Missiles
  • Cold Fronts
  • Continents
  • Elevation
  • Geography
  • Meteorology
  • Mountains
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Precipitation
  • Rain Gages
  • Rainfall
  • Stations
  • United States
  • Universities
  • Weather Stations

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Climatology
  • Seismology
  • Systems Analysis and Design