11 Thermally Forced Winds in Mountainous Terrain12 Mountain Waves and Downslope Windstorms; 13 Blocking of the Wind by Terrain; PART V Appendix; A Radar and Its Applications; References; Index Mesoscale Meteorology in Midlatitudes; Contents; Series Foreward; Preface; Acknowledg…
What is the mesoscale? -- Basic equations and tools -- Mesoscale instabilities -- The boundary layer -- Air mass boundaries -- Mesoscale gravity waves -- Convection initiation -- Organization of isolated convection -- Mesoscale convection systems -- Thermally forced winds in mou…
This guide presents the dynamics of mesoscale meteorological phenomena in a student- friendly way, with mathematical treatments complimented by photographs and illustrations. Topics include boundary layer convection, nocturnal low-level jets, air mass boundaries, deep moist conv…