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Equivalent Neutral WindThe definition of equivalent neutral wind and the rationale for using it as the geophysical product of a spaceborne scatterometer are reviewed. The differences between equivalent neutral wind and actual wind, which are caused by atmospheric density stratification, are demonstrated with measurements at selected locations. A method of computing this parameter from ship and buoy measurements is described and some common fallacies in accounting for the effects of atmospheric stratification on wind shear are discussed. The computer code for the model to derive equivalent neutral wind is provided.
Document ID
19970010322
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Liu, W. Timothy
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Tang, Wenqing
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1996
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-203424
JPL-96-17
NAS 1.26:203424
Accession Number
97N15516
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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