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The wind at a standard height of 10 m 33 ft above ground. Differs from the geostrophic wind and the gradient wind because of friction with the Earth's surface.
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Which winds are caused either by topographic effects or by variations in surface composition?
Local winds
What are dominant winds?
Prevailing winds are winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on Earth's surface.
Why does the surface wind show more complicated flow patterns than the upper-level winds?
Surface winds have to flow around such things as buildings and mountains. Upper-level winds have no 'obstructions' to alter their path.
Where can the antitrade winds can be found?
Antitrade winds are the winds that blow high in the atmosphere (not at the surface) from the equator to about 30 degrees. They are a part of the Hadley Cell.
All the winds below are given to the aircrew in true direction except?
surface winds at your local base
How do seasons affect the surface winds?
during the northern winter, the surface winds shift to the south
What is a primary cause for surface winds on earth?
A primary cause for surface winds on the earth is the Earths Rotation.
What happens to the amplitude of a wave as strong winds blow it over the ocean's surface?
The amplitude is increased by strong surface winds.
Why are upper winds stronger than surface wind?
Surface winds are slowed by friction caused by topography as well as the built environment.
What word meaning a low pressure belt of surface winds at the equator can mean a bout of emotional depression?
oga bogga
What are winds a result of?
high winds are normally caused by the unequal heating of the earths surface.
Which winds are caused either by topographic effects or by variations in surface composition?
Local winds
What are dominant winds?
Prevailing winds are winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on Earth's surface.
What is global winds that blow constantly from the same direction and cover a large part of earths surface?
Prevailing winds.
What are high winds a result of?
high winds are normally caused by the unequal heating of the earths surface.
Why does the surface wind show more complicated flow patterns than the upper-level winds?
Surface winds have to flow around such things as buildings and mountains. Upper-level winds have no 'obstructions' to alter their path.
Define global winds?
Global winds are winds that blow From the poles, in which they act as a heat transfer system. Global winds are due to the unequal heating of earths surface
