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A statistical study of the correlation between the surface and surface geostrophic winds in the Wilamette Valley

Creator:

Andrews, Leta

Abstract:

Relationships among the surface wind, horizontal synoptic-scale pressure gradient and topography are studied in the Willamette Valley in western Oregon. Terrain features alter the standard surface wind-pressure gradient relationship such that the angle between the surface wind and the surface geostrophic wind is most frequently 60°. In winter the surface...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

the wind may be clearly seen in the Willamette Valley of western Oregon. The purpose of this study is