The characteristics and soaring potential of long lee waves in southern Alberta
Authors
Peter Lester
The City College of the City University of New York
Keywords:
Meteorology, Atmospheric physics
Abstract
Stable, southwesterly airflow over the mountains of southwestern Alberta (Canada) frequently produce gravity wave phenomenon with a typical length of 50-100 km..... This paper illustrates the wave characteristics and examines the soaring potential.
Author Biography
Peter Lester, The City College of the City University of New York
