Small-Scale Spatial Variation of Water Vapor in the Atmosphere
Abstract
Dew points at nearby stations were compared. Stations close to each other did not necessarily exhibit the double oscillation of dew point to the same extent. The afternoon minimum could be lower than the morning minimum at one station while it was small or absent at nearby stations. Distance between sites was not found to be a strong indicator of degree of similarity between stations within the range 40-200 km. It was concluded that elevation, urbanization, and proximity to bodies of water were important determinants of atmospheric water vapor content.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA203701
Entities
People
- Alexa M. Mims
- Dorathy A. Stewart
Organizations
- United States Army Aviation and Missile Command