Extended Abstract (1.1M)P2.25
Idealized Simulations of the Sea Breeze in Iceland
Haraldur Olafsson, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland; and H. Agustsson
Development of sea-breeze circulations over Iceland is simulated with a numerical model. The full four-dimensional flow field is explored, including strong interaction with topography. The simulations reveal quasi-stationary convergence lines and complex interaction with the ice-covered topography. The most surprising elements of the flows are non-stationary mesoscale lows which are generated above peninsulas and advected along the coast. These mesoscale structures have a strong impact on offshore circulations and the deceleration of the sea-breeze at the coast.
Poster Session 2, Mountain Meteorology Poster Session 2
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Sea to Sky Ballroom A
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