On the theory of cross-valley winds arising from differential heating of the slopes

• Other Authors: Gleeson, Thomas Alexander (authoraut)
• Format: Others
• Language: English; English
• Published: Florida State University
• Subjects: Winds
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_abx6353

"By means of equations of horizonal motion and astronomical considerations, expressions are derived for a cross-valley wind caused by differential solar heating on opposite slopes. Friction, inertia, the Coriolis force, the time of the day and year, the latitude and orientation of the valley, and the inclinations of the slopes are independent variables in these expressions. Absolute wind speeds cannot be determined by this theory, but directions and variations in speed may be studied. Several examples illustrating effects of the independent variables on the cross-valley wind are discussed, and a comparison of observation with theory is made for a specific valley"--Abstract. === Typescript. === Cover title. === At head of title: Technical report. === "Prepared under Project NR 082 071, Contract NONR-158(00)--with the Office of Naval Research." === "15 April 1951." === Includes bibliographical references (page 44).