CLIMATE OF LAOS
Abstract
The report consists of two parts. Part 1 is an annual discussion; Part 2, a monthly discussion. Essentially based on previously available data, however, precipitation analyses and ceiling and visibility data are new. Part 1 has an introduction with geographical sketch, climatic outline with expanded statements on temperature, relative humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, winds; a regional discussion (mountains and Mekong lowlands); climatic conditions discussing general circulation, seasonal weather, air masses; geographic controls including effects of topography, continentality, oceans and latitude; special phenomena including local winds, floods and droughts, tornadoes, hail, duststorms, extratropical cyclones, fronts, tropical cyclones and convergence zones; and a weather elements section with detailed discussions of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, thunderstorms, turbulence, hail, visibility, wind and aircraft icing. Part 2 monthly discussions contain a climatic brief followed by discussion on temperature, humidity, precipitation, thunderstorms, cloudiness, visibility, obstructions to vision, winds, temperatures aloft and combined ceiling/visibility. It contains a station locator and topography map showing major terrain features.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0697791