Characteristics of Ocean Surface Winds in the Lee of an Isolated Island Observed by Synthetic Aperture Radar

Characteristics of ocean surface winds around an isolated island are examined in relation to atmospheric stability using a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and rawinsonde sounding observations. The SAR-derived winds on 22 May 2009 indicate a low-level jet extending over 30 km behind the island. Around...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Monthly weather review 2011-06, Vol.139 (6), p.1744-1761
Hauptverfasser:	ISOGUCHI, Osamu, SHIMADA, Masanobu, KAWAMURA, Hiroshi
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology External geophysics Meteorology Ocean currents Pressure distribution Radar Studies Theory Wind Wind shear
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