Comparison of Wind Profiles in Close Proximity to Each Other.
Abstract
Simultaneous wind profiles from the surface to 8 km at four pairs of German stations were examined. Three pairs are in the northern lowlands and one pair is in the central European highlands. Magnitudes of vector differences between stations in close proximity to each other are generally larger in winter than in summer. Wind differences in spring and fall are usually intermediate between those in summer and winter. Smallest mean differences are at the surface, and there is a relative minimum near 2.5 km. Largest differences are at the highest levels. Standard deviations show similar variations with season and altitude, and so do the individual wind components. The data set was not adequate to produce definitive results concerning diurnal variation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 22, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA246152
Entities
People
- Dorathy A. Stewart
- Larry J. Levitt
Organizations
- United States Army Aviation and Missile Command