Extended Abstract (460K)P3.10
Case study of the North Foehn in the Eisaktal during MAP
Peter L. Jackson, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, Canada; and G. Geier
A field study designed to examine gap flow south of the Brenner Pass during north foehn episodes, was mounted during August - December 1999, as part of the Mesoscale Alpine Programme SOP. We were interested in examining the potential hydraulic characteristics of gap flow as it leaves the confines of a narrow valley to a widening. In order to assess this we installed a transect of three surface stations measuring wind and pressure precisely, and a Scintec FAS64 Doppler Sodar system. In addition, radiosondes, across-valley temperature transects, and mobile temperature measurements, were able to document foehn events, leading to their explananation. The presentation will show the results of this analysis.
Poster Session 3, Topographic Flows (with Coffee Break)
Thursday, 20 June 2002, 2:45 PM-4:30 PM
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