OBJECTIVE METHOD TO FORECAST GUSTY SURFACE WINDS AT MACTAN AB, PHILIPPINES.

Abstract

The relationship between the maximum surface wind gusts and the maximum wind speed in the lowest 10,000 feet is used to develop an objective technique to forecast surface wind gusts equal to or exceeding 20 knots at Mactan Air Base. Considering only the days when gusty surface winds are likely, the dependent sample shows 73% correct forecasts and a Heidke skill score of 0.46. The corresponding figures for the independent data are 69% and 0.39. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0669366

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Archipelagoes
  • Islands
  • Landforms
  • Philippines

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Climatology
  • Regression Analysis.