A Multiple-Scale Research Program in Tropical Meteorology.

Abstract

The report contains results from a study of the larger scales of motion which emerge when monthly-mean values of the various atmospheric parameters are considered. It represents a preliminary attempt to describe the structure of the atmosphere over one of the least well known regions of the tropics, namely, the South American continent. Because of the challenging problems of the region, it was decided to undertake a study of the monthly mean circulation, temperature and rainfall patterns, both for the understanding of relationships among them that might emerge as well as to serve as background for future synoptic studies.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0780566

Entities

People

  • G. A. Dean
  • N. E. Laseur

Organizations

  • Florida State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Continents
  • Meteorological Phenomena
  • Meteorology
  • Rainfall

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management