The Microstructure of Radiation Fog at Travis Air Force Base.

Abstract

A field investigation of the microphysical and micrometeorological features of fog occurring near Travis AFB was conducted. Observations were obtained in 13 fogs which occurred on six evenings during January, 1973. The fogs which formed elsewhere and advected over the instrumented site ranged in depth from 10 to 100 m and persisted for periods ranging from 45 min to 5 hours. Observations of temperature, dew point, dew deposition, winds, vertical wind, net radiative flux, drop size and liquid water content are discussed in detail. Samples of fog water were also collected, and the chemical analyses of the fog water are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0774459

Entities

People

  • Eugene J. Mack
  • Roland J. Pilie

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Dew Point
  • Microstructure
  • Observation
  • Radiation
  • Wet Bulb Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Oceanography.