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Larger systems, greater amplitude Smaller systems, less variation (except tropical cyclones)

Remember the paper cup experiment

FRICTION NEAR EARTH’S SURFACE - WIND CROSSES ISOBARS

GEOSTROPHIC WIND (aloft!!!) - WIND FOLLOWS ISOLINES

CHAPTER 10

Sonic transducers SOUND WAVES DETERMINE WIND SPEED, DIRECTION & TEMPERATURE

Also SW Ontario

VANCOUVERLETHBRIDGE 8°C8°C 12°C X X Cooling At MALR 6°C/km Warming At DALR 10 °C/km Cooling At DALR 10 °C/km Cooling At MALR 6°C/km Warming At DALR 10 °C/km More sensible heat

Santa Anna Winds

Buried Portion Exposed section Entrained Particle

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