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Dream2Jet

31st Jan 2016 10:42

Vertical Windsheer

Anyone got a good explanation for the following, every time the question comes up I always get it the wrong way round, thanks.

Vertical windshear is vertical variation in the horizontal wind (and of course Vice versa).

Thanks.

nonsense

31st Jan 2016 13:30

"Vertical wind shear is a change in wind speed or direction at different altitudes."

Short video:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped....ogv.480p.webm

Dream2Jet

2nd Feb 2016 20:39

disturbed temperate regions

thanks, where exactly are the disturbed temperate regions?

BYR	2nd Feb 2016 21:07

The disturbed temperate climate or region is also called the area of travelling lows. Located 40-60 degrees N/S. Hope that helps

Dream2Jet

5th Feb 2016 21:42

Winds

Thats BYR, another quick question has anyone a good diagram that shows the ITCZ and the different winds affected which areas at which time of year eg NE trade and SW Monsoon affecing Africa in July for all the areas, cant seem to get a good diagram to memorise. Thanks.

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