The mysterious marine layer: When the temperature starts to rise in the late winter or spring, the wind may start to drop
Article Abstract:
In late winter or spring sailors will often notice that on clear days clouds will be speeding by while the breeze at the boat level is nil. Colder and more-dense air below is more sluggish than the warm air aloft.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
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Weather and Sea: Wind shear
Article Abstract:
Wind shear is a sudden change in wind created by stable wind due to difference between air and water temperatures. A brief description of the wind shear and tips to be noted while heading for a sail are presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004
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Wind gusts
Article Abstract:
Gusts are caused by the inherently turbulent nature of wind. It is reported that knowing why gusts occur can help one to predict when and where they will strike.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
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